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Revision as of 17:53, 24 June 2007
Fort Terrett (1852-1854) - Established by Ltc. Henry Bainbridge, 1st U.S. Infantry on 5 Feb 1852 and named for 1st Lt. John C. Terrett killed in the Mexian War at the battle of Monterrey, 21 Sep 1846. Abandoned 26 Feb 1854.
Fort Terrett History
This fort was established to defend the frontier.
Current Status
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Location: From Junction Texas go 26 miles West on US 290 to a dirt road intersection with a Fort Terrett sign then 1 mile North to Noel Ranch. East bank of the North Fork of the Llano River, 200 yards from it's source. Maps & Images Lat: 30.467567 Long: -100.117335 |
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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