Fort Terrett

Fort Terrett (1852-1854) - A U.S. Army post established by Ltc. Henry Bainbridge, 1st U.S. Infantry in 1852 and named for 1st Lt. John C. Terrett killed in the Mexican-American War at the battle of Monterey, 21 Sep 1846. Abandoned in 1854. Also known as Camp Terrett, Fort Lugubre and Post on the North Fork of Llano River.

Fort Terrett History

This fort was established by Ltc. Henry Bainbridge, 1st U.S. Infantry on 5 Feb 1852 to defend the frontier.

The post was abandoned on 26 Feb 1854.

Current Status

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Location: Marker Location: From Sonora, take I-10 East about 30 miles to Exit 429 go under I-10 to FM 3130, go east on 3130 about 1 mile to CR 307, go down CR 307 (River Road) about 1 mile to marker. Sutton County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 30.462981 Long: -100.1863 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 2030'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Terrett
• The Handbook of Texas OnLine

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