Fort McKavett, Texas - Wikipedia
Fort McKavett is a ghost town in Menard County, Texas, United States. It lies at the intersections of Farm to Market Road 864 and Farm to Market Road 1674, 20 miles southwest of the county seat, Menard. [1] Its elevation is 2,169 feet (661 m). [2] It …
Fort McKavett | Texas Historical Commission
Standing atop a windswept remote hill, the remains of a 150-year-old West Texas fort beckon curious visitors to the site that is now considered one of the best preserved and most intact examples of a Texas Indian Wars (1850–1875) military post.
Fort McKavett State Historic Site - Wikipedia
The Fort McKavett State Historic Site is a former United States Army installation located in Menard County, Texas. The fort was first established in 1852 as part of a line of forts in Texas intended to protect migrants traveling to California .
Plan Your Visit to Fort McKavett | Texas Historical Commission
Learn about the importance of Fort McKavett in the Visitor Center, housed in the original 1874 Hospital and take in the beauty and isolation of a frontier fort. Walk-ins only, no advanced reservations required.
Fort McKavett History | Texas Historical Commission
Fort McKavett was designated a state historic site on May 17, 1968 to help preserve its important role in history for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Fort McKavett was home to soldiers from all four of the famous Buffalo Soldier regiments.
Fort McKavett – A Treasure Trove of History - Texas Hill Country
2015年6月9日 · Fort McKavett was established in March of 1852 by five companies of the U.S. 8th Infantry to protect West Texas settlers and serve as a rest stop for California-bound travelers in the years following the 1849 gold rush.
Fort McKavett, TX - TSHA
2016年10月1日 · Fort McKavett, is at the intersection of Farm roads 864 and 1674, twenty miles southwest of Menard in southwestern Menard County. It began in the 1850s as a community of civilians associated with a military post then known as Camp San Saba (not to be confused with Camp San Saba in McCulloch County).
Fort McKavett - TSHA
2016年10月1日 · Fort McKavett, twenty-two miles southwest of Menard in southwestern Menard County, was established by the United States War Department as Camp San Saba (not to be confused with Camp San Saba in McCulloch County) in March 1852.
Fort McKavett in Texas: A Guide to Its Historic Landmark
2024年6月22日 · Fort McKavett offers a fascinating glimpse into U.S. military history in the heart of Texas. Established in 1852, this historic landmark was pivotal in protecting settlers from Native American tribes and was a strategic post during the Civil War.
Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Texas State Park. - Texas Escapes
Now known as Fort McKavett State Historic Site, the area is a day-use facility of 82 acres. Texas Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history and vintage/historic photos, please contact us. Website Content Copyright Texas Escapes LLC. All Rights Reserved.