Fort Griffin tale of ruin and memory from Shackelford County
This account recalls Fort Griffin in Shackelford County Texas, once a frontier post founded 1857 as Port Wilson later Fort Griffin, its decline into a decayed scene with surviving building fragments and the 19th century clash between soldiers settlers and Apaches. It weaves in local lore, social life, and the era’s rough edges through recollections of residents and events surrounding the fort’s heyday and aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Milton Momris
Fort Griffin
Port Wileon
Charles Griffin
Camp Cooper
Wi Fey
Hill Country Indians and An Ancient Terror Belief
An Oklahoma article recalls Cherokee Hills traditions of tribal law and retributive justice. It highlights how accusations often led to harsh outcomes, including a wrongful murder conviction of Tidwell, and notes enduring beliefs of curses on accusers. It links past tribal norms to modern memories of misfortune and tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Hills
Aline Roenertaon
Oklahoma
Kellet
Bayo
Praraen
Ind
Cherokee
Trina
Attarney
Tidwell
A Challenge to Old King Cotton
Journalistic feature on Jess Alford and Neal Kennemer diversifying beyond cotton near Detroit Texas. They run 850 acres with 1500 bronze turkeys planned this year, using milk cows to fund turkey feed, and cultivate diversified crops including cotton, corn, maize, alfalfa, oats, and pasture. They aim to end the cotton era by mixing poultry, dairy, and crops for year round income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alford
Neal Kennemer
Detroit
Texas
Jesa Alford
Kennemer
Jess Alford
King Cotton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tales of
Old Fort
Griffin
Marleyey
Grits
Vaney
Humars
Sant
Marek
Thor
Stuer IA
Tad Aa
Bis Adem
Ris
Laung Jans
Ida
The
Indien
Dthnean
Cregzan
Ian
Ber
Gen. Sherman
Peel
Hassidee
Hee
Maude K
Wyatt Mpi
Got
Indiana
Indian Territory
Seaeen
Rible
Vun Tidwell
Wilam Brown
Waa
Rabbit Trap Hollow
Stidwell
United States
United Bertes Carstables
Brown
Pering Brown
Erin Fogemp
Charoker
Charner
Hersley
Ray Crossing
Muskagea
Joe
Tahlequah
Thomas
Old King Cotton
Clyde Duncan
Heenan Cole
Jéhn Alford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!