Site of Fort Mc Kavett
Inscription
Established March 14, 1852 by the United States war department as a protection to frontier settlers against hostile Indians. Named in honor of Captain Henry McKavett, who fell at the Battle of Monterrey, September 21, 1846. Evacuated by federal troops, March 22, 1859. Reoccupied April 1, 1868. Abandoned June 30, 1883.
Location
AddressFM 864 at Fort Mc Kavett, off US 190
CityMenard
CountyMenard
StateTexas
Coordinates30.824576, -100.111244
Sources
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