Site of Fort McKavett. Established March 14, 1852 by the United States war department as a protection to frontier settlers against hostile Indians. Named in honor of Captain Henry McKavett, who fell at the Battle of Monterrey, September 21, 1846. Evacuated by federal troops, March 22, 1859. Reoccupied April 1, 1868. Abandoned June 30, 1883. #4795
FM 864 at Fort McKavett, off US 190, Menard, TX
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by Texas Historical Commission #04795 of the Texas Historical Marker series
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