Fort Anahuac

Fort Anahuac (1830-1832) (1835-1836) - Constructed by Colonel John Davis Bradburn, the Mexican commander, in October 1830 with three officers and forty men. Abandoned in 1836.

Fort Anahuac History

In 1832 the fort was the scene of an incident that helped to initiate the revolution that led to the secession of Texas from Mexico. William B. Travis and his law partner were imprisoned in the fort for arguing for the release of slaves owned by the Mexican Authorities. The Mexican Garrison relented after being pressured by a militia force of about 200. A second incident over customs duties resulted in the Mexican forces being expelled from the fort by a militia force of 25 men led by William B. Travis, they occupied the fort until 1836 when Texas won its independence.

Current Status

Some traces remain of Fort Anahuac, combination Mexican fort and customhouse on Galveston Bay near mouth of Trinity river.

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Location: Fort Anahuac Park, 5 Main St., Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas Maps & Images Lat: 29.7561 Long: -94.6853 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 21'

Sources:

• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, Page 154

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Anahuac
• The Handbook of Teaxs OnLine
• Texas Almanac
• Fort Anahuac Project
• Wikipedia - Anahuac, Texas
• Wikipedia - Anahuac Disturbances

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