Details for Grierson Spring

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5383002284

Data

Marker Number 2284
Atlas Number 5383002284
Marker Title Grierson Spring
Index Entry Grierson Springs
Address
City
County Reagan
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes military topics; Mission (Architectural style); forts
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location N/A
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Established as an outpost to Fort Concho, April 30th, 1878. Stage stand on the Ft. Concho to Ft. Stockton route, 1875-1882. Named in honor of General Benjamin H. Grierson who commanded the Federal troops in the region, April 23, 1875, to July 20th, 1882. Abandoned as a military post in 1882.

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