Details for Site of Fort Lincoln

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5325004794

Data

Marker Number 4794
Atlas Number 5325004794
Marker Title Site of Fort Lincoln
Index Entry Fort Lincoln, Site of
Address FM 1796
City D'Hanis
County Medina
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 472442
UTM Northing 3248055
Subject Codes forts; military topics
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location On private property off FM 1796
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Established by the United States Army July 7, 1849 as a link in a chain of posts extending from the Rio Grande to Red River. Named in honor of Captain George Lincoln who fell at Buena Vista February 23, 1847. Abandoned July 20, 1852 after the frontier line had advanced further westward. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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