Fort San Luis Pass

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Fort San Luis Pass (186?-186?) - A Confederate earthwork post established in the 1860s on Mud Island in Brazoria County, Texas. Abandoned in 1860s. Also known as Fort Mud Island.

History

A Confederate earthwork post established in the 1860s on Mud Island. The post mounted a least one 18-pounder smoothbore cannon.

Abandoned in 1860s.

Current Status

Unknown

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Location: Mud Island Brazoria County, Texas. Map point is not accurate.

Maps & Images

Lat: 29.08802 Long: -95.15243

Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 777

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