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Fort Concho and the Promised West Frontier
This feature recounts the Fort Concho era in West Texas from its founding to the postCivil War frontier life. It notes the strategic purpose of the garrison, the harsh environment, early routes like Marey’s trail, the Butterfield line, and the influx of settlers aided by military protection. It highlights depredations by comanches and kiowas, the role of Dr Notson, cholossal marches by Dr Smith, the growth of San Angelo, and the bustling frontier town with saloons and a notorious Fighting Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Concho
West Texas
Coronada
Cabeza de Vaca
New Spain
San Sabe
California
United States
Marey
Texas
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chisholm
Tankersley
G. W. Delong
Lipan Springs
War Department
Dove Creek
Concho
Fort Concho
Plains
Mason and Dixon Line
Concho Country
de. W. M. Notson
Notson
Netson
Samuel Smith
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tularosa
Tenth Cavalry
Tom Green County
Bexar County
Pecos
Ben Frecklin
San Angelo
Simaly
Bart DeWitt
DeWitt
Angelita
Ursuline
San Antonio
Santa Angelo
W. R. Whytock