Formed from Bosque County
Created February 1, 1858
Organized Septembre 12, 1874
Named in Honor of
Dr. Jack Shackelford
1790-1857
Captain of the "Red Rovers",
a company from Alabama which
became a unit of Fannin's Command
one…
Located 8 miles southwest on Salt Prong, Hubbard Creek. Discovered 1861 by trail drives. W. H. Ledbetter began extensive development of deposits in 1862 with increased Civil War demand for salt. A large furnace was built, kettles and materials for…