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Texas Forts

  • Fort McIntosh

    Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946

  • Fort Phantom Hill

    Established 1851 to protect frontier from Indians, the post suffered a series of hardships; was abandoned in 1854

  • Fort Belknap

    U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by Gen. William G. Belknap;

  • Fort Concho

    One of the best preserved frontier military posts west of the Mississippi, this National Historic Landmark consists of 23 original and restored buildings on 40 acres near downtown.

  • 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'