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Fort Chadbourne near Bronte
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Fort Chadbourne

This post was established in October 1852 by elements of 8th Infantry and named for 2nd Lt. Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne, who was killed in the battle of Resaca de la Palma in the Mexican War. However, the post experienced a chronic water shortage and was abandoned in 1867. Troops were transferred to Fort Concho in San Angelo, but the military continued to use the facility until 1873. Visitors can walk through the grounds and view the fort's ruins, but artifact collecting and use of metal detectors is prohibited. The site is open daily during daylight hours for touring. The visitor center/museum displays many artifacts from the site. Visitor center is open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and weekends by appointment. 651 Fort Chadbourne Road, 12 miles north of Bronte on U.S. 277. 325/743-2555. www.fortchadbourne.org.

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651 Fort Chadbourne Road
Bronte, Texas
Phone: 325/743-2555

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Hours

Visitor center is open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and weekends by appointment.

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