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Camp Pecan, C.S.A.

Baird, Callahan County

Marker Text

This Civil War camp of the Texas frontier regiment was located 21 miles southeast. Established in 1862 as one of a line of posts a day's horseback ride apart. The number of men guarding the frontier were few. Trouble came from all directions with Indian threats and raids from the west and plundering renegades and deserters from the east. Food, supplies, clothing and horses were constantly scarce. But in spite of all obstacles, these Confederates managed to effectively hold the frontier line of settlement. A Memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy, erected by the State of Texas 1963.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Courthouse grounds, Baird; US 20 Business
Marker # 670
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type Civil War Memorials - (pink granite)
Code Civil War; forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.394661, -99.395263

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