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Fort Brown

Fort Brown is a historic place in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000811.

Brownsville, Cameron County, TexasListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000811★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Brown?

Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas, during the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. Established in 1846, it was the first US Army military outpost of the recently annexed state. Confederate Army troops stationed there saw action during the American Civil War. In the early 20th century, it was garrisoned in relation to military activity over border conflicts with Mexico. Surviving elements of the fort were designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Brown
City
Brownsville
County
Cameron County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000811
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
25.89784, -97.49169
When was Fort Brown listed on the National Register?

Fort Brown was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Brown located?

Fort Brown is located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas at approximately 25.89784, -97.49169. See the map above.

Is Fort Brown a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Brown is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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