Storm likely to close up Fort Row
The fate of Port Brown appears sealed by the elements. Following the August hurricane that damaged the Brownsville cavalry post about 14 000 dollars, the hurricane Monday night did damage that may result in the...
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
19
The fate of Port Brown appears sealed by the elements. Following the August hurricane that damaged the Brownsville cavalry post about 14 000 dollars, the hurricane Monday night did damage that may result in the...
Brownsville residents fought to keep the Twelfth cavalry at Fort Brown. A hurricane damaged nearly every building and $11,000 in funds was denied due to lack of money. Maj. Gen. Edwin B. Winans visited Fort Brown to inspect storm damage and relay recommendations to the War Department. About 450 cavalrymen under Col. Guy Kent are stationed there.
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