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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.
Fort Chadbourne is a historical marker in Bronte vicinity, Coke County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0434, -100.2516 near Bronte vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Southern Overland Mail Line, Route of the (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Indian Rock Shelters, Hayrick, and Byrd, James Franklin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081001973. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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