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"The Ft
Terrett Centennial is about 29 miles E of Sonora
on the N side of I-10 on River Road."
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, January 2010 |
History in
a Pecan Shell
Established in
early 1852 by Lt. Col. Henry Bainbridge. The purpose of the facility
was to guard settlers against Comanche raids. The namesake of the
fort was Lt. John Terrett, who was killed in the Mexican War some
six years before. Lt. Terrett died in the Battle
for Monterey.
The base was in existence for two years. It was abandoned in 1852
although some structures are known to be standing. A Texas Centennial
Marker was erected in 1836. It stands off Highway 290W – about 26
Miles W of Junction.
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"Site of
Fort Terrett" TX Centennial Marker
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, January 2010 |
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