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Fort Belknap
Fort Belknap was founded in 1851 and was the northern anchor of a chain of forts founded to protect the Texas frontier from the Red River to the Rio Grande.
Newcastle, Texas 76372
Phone: 940-549-2343
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Fort Chadbourne
Fort Chadbourne is located between Abilene and San Angelo. Fort Chadbourne was established in 1852 to protect settlers moving west through Indian Territory. It also served as a stop for the Butterfield Overland Stage.
651 Fort Chadbourne Road
Bronte, Texas 76933
Phone: 325-743-2555
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Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Fort Concho is located in San Angelo. It was established in 1867 to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast West Texas region and quell hostile threats in the area.
630 S. Oakes St.
San Angelo, Texas 76903
Phone: 325-481-2646
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Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Fort Griffin State Historical Park is located north of Albany on US Highway 283. Fort Griffin was established in 1867 as one of several border and frontier forts defending Texas settlers against hostile Indians and outlaws.
1701 N. US Hwy 283
Albany, Texas 76430
Phone: 325-762-3592
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Fort Mason
Fort Mason was established in 1851 as part of a line of army forts from the Rio Grande to the Red River to open new areas and provide protection for settlers.
204 West Spruce Street
Mason, Texas 76856
Phone: 325-347-5758
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