Fort Ewell

Fort Ewell (1852-1854) - Established 18 May 1852 by Ltc. William W. Loring, U.S. Mounted Riflemen, and named for Capt. Richard S. Ewell, 1st U.S. Dragoons. Abandoned 3 Oct 1854.

Fort Ewell History

Fort Ewell was located on the south bank of the Nueces River at the crossing of the road from San Antonio to Laredo. The location was poorly chosen because of frequent flooding and a lack of proper building materials and forage for the animals. The fort was constructed of soft adobe walled buildings most with canvas roofs. The poor conditions, lack of food and incidences of disease cause the fort to be ordered abandoned in December 1853 and by October 1854 it was closed.

Current Status

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Location: Located approximately 25 miles Southeast of Cotulla, Texas on the South bank of the Nueces River where it was crossed by the old San Antonio-Laredo Road. Maps & Images Lat: 29.1803 Long: -98.867174 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 150
• The Handbook of Texas OnLine

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