Established 1851 to protect frontier from Indians, the post suffered a series of hardships; was abandoned in 1854. Historians say desertions were frequent due to monotony and loneliness. The fort burned shortly after abandonment;
Abilene, TX Forts621-acre park near Lake Abilene; camping, trailer facilities, picnicking, shelters, swimming pool, rest rooms and showers, hiking and fishing. Large grove of some 4,000
Abilene, TX State ParksOne of five largest in state; animals displayed in modern areas simulating natural habitat. Discovery Center is a "zoo within a zoo," housing comparative habitat displays of invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, and small mammals from the Southwestern U.S. and Africa.
Abilene, TX ZoosThree-story structure built in 1908 in Spanish mission style with red Ludowici Seville tile roof. An extension of the Hardema...
Hubbard Creek Lake has abundant standing timber, brush, boat docks, black willow trees, buttonbush, and aquatic vegetation. R...
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Details and free literature about Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto Co. historic sites, campgrounds, accommodations and current ev...
Pioneer and Indian artifacts, art exhibits, and displays of local history and early West Texas. Houses the world's largest co...