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Site of Fort Inge

Uvalde, Uvalde County

Marker Text

Established by Captain Sidney Burbank, first U. S. Infantry, on March 13, 1849. Named in honor of Lieutenant Zebulon M. P. Inge, who fell at Resaca de la Palma May 9, 1846. Protected the southern Overland Mail route from Indians raids. Federal troops, withdrawn in 1961, reoccupied the post from 1866 to February 28, 1869. Later a Texas Ranger camp.

Marker Details

Address FM 140, just East of Uvalde in Fort Inge Park
Location Description From Uvalde, take Hwy. 140 SE 1.25 mile to Fort Inge Historical Park entrance, then follow drive in about .2 mile.
Marker # 4793
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code forts
Latitude, Longitude 29.179281, -99.765389

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