San Angelo in Tom Green County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fort Concho
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 4, 2010
1. Fort Concho Marker
The center of a line of forts extending from the northeastern border of Texas to El Paso. Was also northern point of southern chain of forts extending to Rio Grande, thence along that river to its mouth. Established 1867 (at then junction of Butterfield Trail, Goodnight Trail and road to San Antonio) by 4th Cavalry under Capt. George G. Huntt to protect frontier.
By March 1, 1870, fort buildings were (in order of their construction) a commissary and quartermaster storehouse, hospital, five officers quarters, a magazine and two barracks -- all built of sandstone.
Among those who commanded post were: Gen. Wm. R. Shafter (later major general of volunteers, Spanish-American War; commanded troops at capture of Santiago de Cuba, July 1898); Maj. John P. Hatch (at one time fort was named in his honor); Gen. Wesley Merritt (first commander of Fort Davis after Civil War; was later superintendent of U. S. Military Academy at West Point); Gen. Ranald Slidell Mackenzie (who led attacks, from this and other forts, credited with defeat of Indian resistance in southwest); and Gen. Benjamin H. Grierson, commander of Negro troops of 10th Cavalry.
On June 20, 1889, fort was abandoned as a military post and property passed into private ownership.
Erected 1970 by State Historical
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1802.
Location. 31° 27.284′ N, 100° 25.882′ W. Marker is in San Angelo, Texas, in Tom Green County. Marker is on S. Oakes Street close to E. Ave. C, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Angelo TX 76901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tenth Cavalry (here, next to this marker); Allen-Hartgrove House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. H. Danner (about 600 feet away); Construction of the Fort (about 700 feet away); Orient-Santa Fe Freight Depot (about 700 feet away); Municipal Swimming Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); Orient-Santa Fe Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Public Transportation in San Angelo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Angelo.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Concho National Historic Landmark. Website homepage (Submitted on May 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Richard Denney, April 4, 2010
2. Fort Concho and Tenth Cavalry markers
Fort Concho and Tenth Cavalry markers are side by side. Visitor / Information Center visible in background.
2. Fort Concho. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on March 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Richard Denney
3. Panorama, Fort Concho parade grounds
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 4, 2010
4. Entrance to Fort Concho Visitor Center with historical markers.
Photographed By Richard Denney, April 4, 2010
5. Fort Concho and Tenth Cavalry markers
Fort Concho and Tenth Calvary markers are side by side. Visitor / Information Center visible in background.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2013
6. Site of Fort Concho
Site of Fort Concho
Established 1867
Abandoned 1889
Marked by Pocahontas Chapter D.A.R.
San Angelo, Texas
1924
Established 1867
Abandoned 1889
Marked by Pocahontas Chapter D.A.R.
San Angelo, Texas
1924
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2013
7. Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 4, 2010
8. Gen. Grierson's house at Fort Concho
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 4, 2010
9. Unrestored building at Fort Concho
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 4, 2010
10. Sign about the building of Fort Concho
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 2. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on April 30, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 4. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 5. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 6, 7. submitted on February 24, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 8, 9, 10. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
