Kinney

13 historical markers in Texas

2nd Cavalry Division at Fort Clark

Brackettville, TX

In response to the U.S. experience during World War I, the army organized the 1st and 2nd Cavalry Divisions in 1921.

Commanding Officer's Quarters

Brackettville, TX

Fort Clark was established as a U.S. Army garrison in June 1852.

Dolores Townsite

Brackettville, TX

Only settlement founded in John Charles Beales' ill-fated Rio Grande colony of 1834-1836.

Fort Clark

Brackettville, TX

A strategic installation in the U.S. Army's line of forts along the military road stretching from San Antonio to El Paso, Fort Clark was...

Fort Clark, U.S.A.

Brackettville, TX

1852-1946 Founded June, 1852.

John Horse

Brackettville, TX

Born in Spanish Florida of a black mother and Seminole father in 1812, John Horse (also known as Juan Caballo, Juan Cavallo, or Gopher...

Kinney County Courthouse

Brackettville, TX

Kinney County Courthouse Human inhabitation of Kinney County began thousands of years ago.

Married Officers' Quarters 8-9

Brackettville, TX

This single-story duplex once served as housing for married officers and their families at Fort Clark.

Military Roads in Texas

Brackettville, TX

The routes that moved troops in early Texas often followed old Indian trails, usually were little more than deep wagon ruts.

New Cavalry Barracks

Brackettville, TX

NEW CAVALRY BARRACKS The earliest quarters for soldiers at Fort Clark were tents along Las Moras Creek near the spring.

Officers Quarters 2-3 and 4

Brackettville, TX

These two buildings date from 1854-55, soon after the U.S. Army established Fort Clark.

Officers' Row Quarters

Fort Clark was established as a U.S. Army garrison in 1852.

Seminole Scout Camp on Fort Clark

Brackettville, TX

Seminole Scout Camp on Fort Clark Under Spanish rule, Florida was a haven for freed or escaped slaves in the 1700s.

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