State Park

Fort Richardson State Park: History and Outdoor Access in Jacksboro

Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro preserves original 1860s Army buildings and offers camping, hiking, fishing, and horseback riding.

Jack County The Great Outdoors

The U.S. Army built Fort Richardson in 1867 near Jacksboro. It was the northernmost of Texas's frontier forts. The fort protected settlers from raids until the Army abandoned it in 1878. Today TPWD runs the site as a state park.

Visitors can tour surviving historic buildings, camp overnight, fish in two lakes, hike, bike, and ride horses. Daily admission for adults is $4; children 12 and under get in free. Historic building tours run on a set schedule — check the park's page for current hours. Camping reservations are recommended, especially in spring and fall.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fort Richardson State Park

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Property Tax

Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Taxes

In Jack County, two separate offices handle your property taxes: the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

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Hunting

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Jack County has a specific antler restriction for white-tailed deer that hunters must know before heading out.

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Mineral Rights

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