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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.
Fort McKavett, Site of is a historical marker in Menard, Menard County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Menard County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8248, -100.1108 near Menard. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sentry Building (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Herd Rd, Espey Ranch Grave, and Opp.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5327004795. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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