Established in 1846, Fort Brown housed troops during the Mexican-American War
and defended the border. It changed hands during the Civil War. Noted for the
work of William C. Gorgas, later U.S. Army Surgeon General, whose studies led to
the eventual control of yellow fever. It was first developed into a large
military reservation and was an active post until the end of World War II. The
original hospital is now an administration building of Texas Southmost College.
Other remaining buildings include the cavalry barracks, medical lab, guardhouse
and morgue. International Boulevard at May Street. www.utb.edu.
City: Brownsville
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
