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Established as a dirt and timber earthwork by the citizens of Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas. This post was first garrisoned by militia men from the Sabine Pass Guard and later by the [[6th Texas Infantry]]. The post was heavily shelled and damaged on 24 Sep 1862 by Union gunboats and later abandoned for [[Fort Griffin]]. | Established as a dirt and timber earthwork by the citizens of Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas. This post was first garrisoned by militia men from the Sabine Pass Guard and later by the Confederate [[6th Texas Infantry]]. The post was heavily shelled and damaged on 24 Sep 1862 by Union gunboats and later abandoned for [[Fort Griffin (2)]]. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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'''Location:''' State Historical Park, Jefferson County, Texas. | '''Location:''' State Historical Park, Jefferson County, Texas. Map point is not accurate. | ||
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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/tx-coast1.html#griffin North American Forts - Fort Sabine] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/tx-coast1.html#griffin North American Forts - Fort Sabine] | ||
* [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qcf11 Texas Handbook On-Line - Fort Sabine] | * [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qcf11 Texas Handbook On-Line - Fort Sabine] | ||
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Fort Sabine (1) (1862-1863) - A Confederate post established in 1862 by the citizens of Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas. Abandoned in 1863. HistoryEstablished as a dirt and timber earthwork by the citizens of Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas. This post was first garrisoned by militia men from the Sabine Pass Guard and later by the Confederate 6th Texas Infantry. The post was heavily shelled and damaged on 24 Sep 1862 by Union gunboats and later abandoned for Fort Griffin (2). Current Status
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