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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1852-1854)''' - A U.S. Army post established by Ltc. [[Henry Bainbridge]], [[1st U.S. Infantry]] in 1852 and named for 1st Lt. [[John C. Terrett]] killed in the [[Mexican-American War]] at the battle of Monterey, 21 Sep 1846. Abandoned in 1854. Also known as [[Fort Lugubre]] and [[Post on the North Fork of Llano River]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1852-1854)''' - A U.S. Army post established by Ltc. [[Henry Bainbridge]], [[1st U.S. Infantry]] in 1852 and named for 1st Lt. [[John C. Terrett]] killed in the [[Mexican-American War]] at the battle of Monterey, 21 Sep 1846. Abandoned in 1854. Also known as [[Camp Terrett]], [[Fort Lugubre]] and [[Post on the North Fork of Llano River]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:20, 31 October 2011
Fort Terrett (1852-1854) - A U.S. Army post established by Ltc. Henry Bainbridge, 1st U.S. Infantry in 1852 and named for 1st Lt. John C. Terrett killed in the Mexican-American War at the battle of Monterey, 21 Sep 1846. Abandoned in 1854. Also known as Camp Terrett, Fort Lugubre and Post on the North Fork of Llano River.
Fort Terrett History
This fort was established by Ltc. Henry Bainbridge, 1st U.S. Infantry on 5 Feb 1852 to defend the frontier.
The post was abandoned on 26 Feb 1854.
Current Status
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Location: Marker Location: From Sonora, take I-10 East about 30 miles to Exit 429 go under I-10 to FM 3130, go east on 3130 about 1 mile to CR 307, go down CR 307 (River Road) about 1 mile to marker. Sutton County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 30.462981 Long: -100.1863 |
Sources:
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 163
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 167
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