Preston Supply Depot

Preston Supply Depot (1851-1853) - A U.S. Army supply depot established in 1851 by 2nd Lt. Thomas C. English, 5th U.S. Infantry, in Preston, Grayson County, Texas (now under Lake Texoma). Abandoned in 1853. History Established by 2nd Lt. Thomas C. English, 5th U.S. Infantry, in 1851. He was posted from Fort Washita to the Depot to be "In charge of Depot at Preston Texas to post under No 28 dated 2 Jun 1851." The depot was a waypoint on Red River for supplies coming upriver from New Orleans. The supplies were off loaded at the depot and distributed by wagons to western posts like Fort Belknap (2) and Fort Phantom Hill. The depot was abandoned in 1853 when a more economical route through Austin, Texas was instituted. Current Status Covered by Lake Texoma near Preston, Grayson County, Texas {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Preston, Grayson County, Texas. Map point is approximate, the site was covered over when Lake Texoma was created. Maps & Images Lat: 33.9026 Long: -96.6393 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....' Sources: Links: North American Forts - Preston Supply Depot Texas Online Handbook - Preston Supply Depot Visited: No