Albany: Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Two brick buildings with covered breezeway and log fencing

Fort Griffin State Historic Site Visitor Center

Panels with text and photographs in a large room

Visitor Center exhibits

Ruins of a brick building with center chimney

Fort ruins

Small wooden building with one door and window with soldier sitting in front

Barracks Hut

Portrait of African American soldier in dress uniform holding a bugle

Band member, 9th Cavalry, probably Ft. Robinson, NE, holding bugle, ca 1887-90. (Nebraska Historical Society)

Group of African American soldiers wearing heavy clothing

Buffalo soldiers of the 25th Infantry at Fort Keogh, Montana.(Library of Congress)

Photograph of Pompey Factor who won Medal of Valor

Pompey Factor received the Medal of Honor for “Conspicuous valor and gallantry” while serving with the 24th Regiment

Soldiers with camels and donkey in front of building ruins

Soldier on a camel in front of fort ruins.

Soldier reenactor with seated camel and group of children

Students participate in living history programs.

Soldier reenactor with cannon talking to man and woman

Interpreters interact with visitors during living history events.

Established in 1867, during the Indian Wars, Fort Griffin served as a base for Buffalo Soldiers from the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry and the 24th U.S. Infantry at various times. These soldiers used the fort as a resting point from which they could patrol the surrounding areas and pursue raiders. Today, Fort Griffin State Historic Site features remains of the fort, plus campgrounds, nature trails and Texas longhorn cattle. Several events take place at Fort Griffin, including the annual Living History Days in October that includes Buffalo Soldier reenactors. 

Fort Griffin State Historic Site
  • Hours:  Daily, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Admission: Adults (ages 19 and older): $4, Students (ages 6-18): $3
  • 1701 N. US Hwy 283, Albany, TX
  • 325-762-3592 
  • Visit Website
  • National Register of Historic Places, a Texas Historical Commission property
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