South Texas Plains, Texas Forts
Fort McIntosh
Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946
Fort Duncan
Established 1849 and occupied by three companies of 1st U.S. Infantry Regiment. During Civil War, post was occupied by Confederate troops of Frontier Regiment. Federal troops reoccupied post 1868;
Fort Ringgold
One of Texas' best preserved old military posts;
Fort Sam Houston
Established in 1845 and moved to its present location in 1876, this installation has long been one of the Army'