Historic Fort Griffin, established in 1867, lies within Shackelford County.

During the last two weekends of June, the Fort Griffin Fandangle, a western musical production, is presented by Shackelford County residents in the Prairie Theater in Albany.

Begun in 1938, it is billed as "Texas' Oldest Outdoor Musical".

26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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