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'''Fort Chadbourne (1852-1868)''' - Established 28 Oct 1852, by companies A and K of the [[8th U.S. Infantry]]. It was named for 2nd Lt. [[Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne]], [[8th U.S. Infantry]], West Point [[:Category:West Point 1845|Class of 1845]], who was killed 9 May 1846 at the battle of Resaca de la Palma in the [[Mexican War]]. | '''Fort Chadbourne (1852-1868)''' - Established 28 Oct 1852, by companies A and K of the [[8th U.S. Infantry]]. It was named for 2nd Lt. [[Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne]], [[8th U.S. Infantry]], West Point [[:Category:West Point 1845|Class of 1845]], who was killed 9 May 1846 at the battle of Resaca de la Palma in the [[Mexican War]]. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | |||
Built on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, it was originally called Camp on Oak Creek. It was surrendered to Confederate Col. [[Henry E. McCulloch]] on 28 Feb 1861. Fort Chadbourne was occupied briefly by United States troops after the [[U.S. Civil War]], but lack of water forced its abandonment in 1868 and the troops were transferred to [[Fort Concho]]. | Built on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, it was originally called Camp on Oak Creek. It was surrendered to Confederate Col. [[Henry E. McCulloch]] on 28 Feb 1861. Fort Chadbourne was occupied briefly by United States troops after the [[U.S. Civil War]], but lack of water forced its abandonment in 1868 and the troops were transferred to [[Fort Concho]]. | ||
== Current Status == | |||
Stabilization of the site is underway and several buildings have been restored. The site owners are donating Fort Chadbourne to the newly formed Fort Chadbourne Foundation. Fort Chadbourne is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public. | Stabilization of the site is underway and several buildings have been restored. The site owners are donating Fort Chadbourne to the newly formed Fort Chadbourne Foundation. Fort Chadbourne is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public. | ||
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Revision as of 08:58, 31 October 2011
Fort Chadbourne (1852-1868) - Established 28 Oct 1852, by companies A and K of the 8th U.S. Infantry. It was named for 2nd Lt. Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne, 8th U.S. Infantry, West Point Class of 1845, who was killed 9 May 1846 at the battle of Resaca de la Palma in the Mexican War.
Fort Chadbourne History
Built on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, it was originally called Camp on Oak Creek. It was surrendered to Confederate Col. Henry E. McCulloch on 28 Feb 1861. Fort Chadbourne was occupied briefly by United States troops after the U.S. Civil War, but lack of water forced its abandonment in 1868 and the troops were transferred to Fort Concho.
Current Status
Stabilization of the site is underway and several buildings have been restored. The site owners are donating Fort Chadbourne to the newly formed Fort Chadbourne Foundation. Fort Chadbourne is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public.
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Location: on Oak Creek near what is now U.S. Highway 277 eleven miles northeast of Bronte in extreme northeast Coke County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 32.0011 Long: -100.2903 |
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Publications:
- Arrie Barrett, Western Frontier Forts of Texas, 1845-1861, West Texas Historical Association Year Book 7, 1931
- M. L. Crimmins, Experiences of an Army Surgeon at Fort Chadbourne, West Texas Historical Association Yearbook 15, 1939
- John Leeds Kerr and Frank Donovan, Destination Topolobampo: The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway, San Marino, California: Golden West, 1968
- Jewell G. Pritchett, From the Top of Old Hayrick: A Narrative History of Coke County, Abilene, Texas: Pritchett, 1980
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