Tag Archives: 19th century United States Army Garrison

Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett Texas

Posted on October 31, 2009 by joanie7

Fort McKavett was a United States Army Garrison established in 1852 as part of a chain of military posts designed to help protect travelers and the mail on the upper San Antonio El Paso Road.  It is one of the … Continue reading →

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Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis Texas

Posted on October 26, 2009 by joanie7

Fort Davis was a United States Army Garrison established in 1854 to protect travelers and the mail on the San Antonio El Paso Road.  Other duties of the soldiers stationed here were scouting expeditions to control Indian movements and exploratory … Continue reading →

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