Ruins of Fort Lancaster

Ruins of Fort Lancaster (HM1I4Z)

Location: Sheffield, TX 79781 Crockett County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 40.016', W 101° 41.782'

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Established in 1855 by the United States Government as a protection to travelers and mail on the overland route from San Antonio to San Diego. Abandoned in 1861. Reoccupied in 1868 for a short time.
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HM NumberHM1I4Z
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Marker Number4383
Year Placed1936
Placed ByState of Texas
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at 9:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 241652 N 3395792
Decimal Degrees30.66693333, -101.69636667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 40.016', W 101° 41.782'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 40' 0.96" N, 101° 41' 46.92" W
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Area Code(s)432
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Unnamed Road, Sheffield TX 79781, US
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