A day in Canadian, TX

I spent Monday visiting with Jim and Marge. Jim took me to the site of old Fort Elliott from back in the late 1870's. There is a plaque erected near the site on the highway telling a little history of the fort and then Jim knows the land owner, where the fort stood, so we looked him up and he took us out to the property, drove us around and showed us some of the footings that still exist. We also went to a local museum where more information was available to see and read.

The fort was named after Joel Elliott who was an officer in the 7th Cavalry with Custer but was killed by Indians in a battle before the one at The Little Big Horn where Custer died.

The day was chilly and VERY windy so I was glad to have something else to do besides riding my motorcycle.

Marge, daughter Janet and Jim at a local restaurant.

Road side plaque and monument.

The fort sat on top of this hill which is planted in corn right now.

An old jail cell from the fort.

A modern Elliott in the cell