Fort Brown
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For the historic site in Plattsburgh, New York, see Fort Brown Site.
Fort Brown (originally Fort Texas) 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.[1]
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Fort Brown | |
Location | S edge of Brownsville off International Blvd., Brownsville, Texas |
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Coordinates | 25°53′54″N 97°29′32″W |
Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
Built | 1846 (1846) |
NRHP reference No. | 66000811[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NHLD | December 19, 1960[2] |
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