Fort Lincoln, Texas

Fort Lincoln is a town in Medina County, Texas. It was established on July 7, 1849, by Major James Longstreet, with two companies of the Eighth United States Infantry,^[1] after the Mexican–American War. The fort is named in honor of Captain George Lincoln who was killed in the Battle of Buena Vista.^[2] The fort was abandoned on July 20, 1852.^[3]

Historical Marker

Seco Creek in front of the fort

A line of seven army posts were established in 1848-49 after the Mexican War to protect the settlers of West Texas and included Fort Worth, Fort Graham, Fort Gates, Fort Croghan, Fort Martin Scott, Fort Lincoln and Fort Duncan.^[1]

Other famous officers stationed here include Richard Irving Dodge and William Steele.^[4]