Texas Historical Marker #01973
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. #1973
?, Bronte vicinity, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04374
Route of the Southern Overland Mail Line. One mile southeast to Fort Chadbourne, a station on the Butterfield mail and stage line, which linked St. Louis and San Francisco, 1858 - 1861. The fort was established in 1852, occupied until its surrender to state forces in 1861, and garrisoned at times after the Civil War. #4374
?, Bronte vicinity, TX, United States