Historic cemeteries in
Jack, Texas

Antelope Cemetery Barton Chapel Cemetery Brown Cemetery Burton Springs Cemetery Carroll Creek Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Cundiff Cemetery Dark Corner Cemetery Ebenezer Cemetery Fairview Cemetery Gibtown Cemetery Graceland Cemetery Graves Cemetery Green Elm Cemetery Halsell Ranch Cemetery Hicks Cemetery Howard Valley Cemetery Joplin Fairview Cemetery Kilby Cemetery Long Hollow Cemetery Lost Creek Cemetery Lynn Creek Cemetery Morrow Cemetery Newport Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery Patton Cemetery Perrin Cemetery Postoak Cemetery Raper Cemetery Roberts Branch Cemetery Rock Creek Cemetery Round Mountain Cemetery Salt Creek Cemetery Silver Hill Cemetery Truce Cemetery Unknown (Cundiff) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Long Hollow Cem) Cemetery Unknown (SE Bear Mountain) Cemetery Unknown (Truce) Cemetery Unknown Grave (SW Cameron Creek) Cemetery Unknown Graves (W Big Sandy Creek) Cemetery Westbrook Cemetery Winn Hill Cemetery Wizard Wells Cemetery Wood Cemetery
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Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word.
John Steinbeck in Travels with Charley: In Search of America
Jack County, Texas is located in North Central Texas and has a rich and colorful history. It was initially inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Wichita and Comanche, before European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century. The county was named after Patrick Jack, who served as a soldier in the Texas Revolution.

The first European-American settlers arrived in the area in the 1850s, drawn by the fertile land and abundant game. In 1856, the county was officially organized and the town of Jacksboro was established as the county seat. During this time, conflicts with Native American tribes were common, and several forts were constructed to protect the settlers, including Fort Richardson near Jacksboro.

The county played a significant role in the Civil War, with many residents joining Confederate forces. In 1862, a bloody battle known as the Battle of Dove Creek took place in Jack County, where Confederates clashed with a combination of Union troops and Native American allies.

After the war, Jack County experienced growth and development. Ranching became a primary economic activity, as the region was well-suited for cattle ranching. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, oil was discovered in the county, leading to a boom in the local economy.

Today, Jack County still maintains its agricultural heritage, with ranching and oil production remaining important industries. The county is also known for its rich historical sites, including Fort Richardson State Park, which preserves the history of the region's military past.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Jack County, Texas.

  • 1857 - Jack County is established by the Texas legislature.
  • 1858 - Fort Richardson is established near present-day Jacksboro.
  • 1864 - Battle of Dove Creek takes place between Confederate and Union forces in the county.
  • 1871 - Texas & Pacific Railroad reaches Jacksboro, boosting the local economy.
  • 1872 - Jacksboro is designated as the county seat.
  • 1883 - Chisholm Trail, used for cattle drives, passes through the county.
  • 1907 - Oil is discovered in Jack County, leading to a boom in the local economy.
  • 1919 - Jacksboro tornado causes significant damage and loss of life.
  • 1936 - Construction of Possum Kingdom Lake is completed.
  • 1950s - 1960s - The decline of the oil industry affects the county's economy.
  • 1990s - Present - Jack County focuses on diversifying its economy through tourism and agriculture.