Fort Chadbourne
Established by the United States Army, October 28, 1852, as a protection to frontier settlers against Indians named in honor of Lieutenant T.L. Chadbourne, killed at Resaca de la Palma, May 9, 1846, occupied by federal troops, 1852-1867. An important station on the Butterfield Overland stage route, 1858 - 1861.
32.0457° N, 100.2460° W
Where to Find It
11.75 north of Bronte on US 277 at entrance to Fort Chadbourne
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Route of the Southern Overland Mail Line Bronte vicinity
- 2.7 mi SW Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861 Robert Lee vicinity
- 3.4 mi SW Indian Rock Shelters
- 8.8 mi SE Site of Old Communities of Mazeland and Wilmeth Wilmeth
- 10.4 mi NE Valley Creek Station Bradshaw
- 10.5 mi S Townsite of Marie Norton