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.
City: Bronte
Region: Panhandle Plains
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