Fort Chadbourne - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This Waymark is part of a series of Waymarks we have created along the drive between Abilene and San Angelo. This drive is rather uneventful, so we wanted to provide travelers with a reason to stop and learn the wonderful history of this area. We have made this drive many times and have enjoyed all the historical markers along the way.

We hope that these Waymarks provide you with some new knowledge and enjoyment at the same time.

In order to claim this Waymark you will need to post a picture of you with your GPSr or your GPSr at the marker.

Marker Number: 1973 Marker Text: 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, 1852-1867. An important station on the Butterfield Overland stage route, 1858 - 1861.

Visit Instructions:
Please include a picture in your log. You and your GPS receiver do not need to be in the picture. We encourage additional information about your visit (comments about the surrounding area, how you ended up near the marker, etc.) in the log.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log   12/12/2015 WeimarWest visited it 05/17/2015 KidWrangler visited it 03/14/2010 CacheSafari visited it

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