Fort Griffen, Texas Fort Griffen, Texas was located on a level bottomland often refered to the Bottom or the Flat. The town began in the late 1860’s and gained notoriety as a lawless outpost. By 1874 the lawlessness was out of control and was placed under martial law by the commander of the fort. Before the community was placed under government control it had attracted Lottie Deno, Mollie McCabe,…