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Site of Fort Lincoln

D'Hanis, Medina County

Marker Text

Established by the United States Army July 7, 1849 as a link in a chain of posts extending from the Rio Grande to Red River. Named in honor of Captain George Lincoln who fell at Buena Vista February 23, 1847. Abandoned July 20, 1852 after the frontier line had advanced further westward. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address FM 1796
Location Description On private property off FM 1796
Marker # 4794
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code forts; military topics
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.361353, -99.283929

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