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Fort Chadbourne

Bronte vicinity, Coke County

Marker Text

Established by the United States Army, October 28, 1852, as a protection to frontier settlers against Indians named in honor of Lieutenant T.L. Chadbourne, killed at Resaca de la Palma, May 9, 1846, occupied by federal troops, 1852-1867. An important station on the Butterfield Overland stage route, 1858 - 1861.

Marker Details

Address US 277
Location Description 11.75 north of Bronte on US 277 at entrance to Fort Chadbourne
Marker # 1973
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.045816, -100.246107

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