Fort Preston (1)

Fort Preston (1) (1840-184?) - Established as a Texas Ranger post during the Texas Republic period by Col. William G. Cooke (Pierce disputes that it even existed).

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Location: Located on a bend in the Red River West of Denison, Texas. The old town of Preston and Fort Preston are now located under Lake Texoma in Grayson County, Texas. Exact location unknown and the map is centered on Preston Park. Maps & Images Lat: 33.861079 Long: -96.662178 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation:

Sources:

• Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 157
• Pierce, Gerald S., Texas Under Arms: The Camps, Posts, Forts & Military Towns of the Republic of Texas 1836-1846, Encino Press, Austin TX, 1969, ISBN/ASIN: B0006CYB9I, page 118
• Texas Handbook - Fort Preston

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