Fort Cibolo
Fort Cibolo (1857-18??) - A private fort established in 1857 as the headquarters of the Milton Faver ranching empire that covered Presidio County, Texas. Named after Cibolo Creek. Also known as El Fortin de Cibolo and Fort Big Springs Cibolo.
History
Fort Cibolo was constructed of 3 to 4 foot thick adobe walls with circular watch towers at two corners. The post was used by detachments of U.S. Soldiers from Fort Davis and Fort Leaton.
Current Status
Reconstructed and restored. Map location is for the town of Shafter, local directions are needed.
Context
Location:
Northwest of Shafter, Texas. Map location is for the town of Shafter, local directions are needed.
Lat: 29.819° Long: -104.307°
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OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
Sources:
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 146
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, Page 156
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Related:
El Fortin de Cibolo, Fort Big Springs Cibolo, Fort Davis, Fort Leaton, Forts of the West, Tour Guide to Old Western Forts,