Fort McKavett
by Ben Prepelka
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Fort McKavett
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Ben Prepelka
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Located on a limestone hilltop, Fort McKavett was once described as the prettiest post in Texas. Built in the mid 1800s on a natural lookout, the outpost protected West Texas settlers and thousands of California bound pioneers taking the San Antonio – El Paso Road. A nearby outcropping of limestone and native trees of pecan and oak provided building material for the garrison, designed to house 300 to 500 men.
Today, Fort McKavett is one of the best examples of a Texas Indian Wars military post. Portions of all four African Army regiments, nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, were stationed here.
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