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Established by the United States Army July 7, 1849 as a link in a chain of posts extending from the Rio Grande to Red River. Named in honor of Captain George Lincoln who fell at Buena Vista February 23, 1847. Abandoned July 20, 1852 after the frontier line had advanced further westward. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Site of Fort Lincoln is a historical marker in D'Hanis, Medina County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3614, -99.2840 near D'Hanis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rothe Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rothe-Rowe Ranch House, Richarz-Rudinger, and Cortez Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325004794. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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