Fort Chadbourne

Fort Chadbourne (HM1H5N)

Location: Bronte, TX 76933 Coke County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 2.745', W 100° 14.759'

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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, 1852-1859; 1865-1867. An important station on the Butterfield Overland stage route, 1858-1861.
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HM NumberHM1H5N
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Marker Number1973
Year Placed1936
Placed ByState of Texas.
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 4:50pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 382364 N 3546185
Decimal Degrees32.04575000, -100.24598333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 2.745', W 100° 14.759'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 2' 44.7" N, 100° 14' 45.54" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1726 TX-158, Bronte TX 76933, US
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