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Fort Concho

San Angelo, Texas
County of Tom Green.
630 S. Oakes Street
National Register Number: 66000823
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Defense - fortification. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: TX-11 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: City Museum: www.visitgraham.com/History/Historic%20Forts/ftconcho.html.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 4, 1961):
Established in 1867 to protect the Texas frontier, Fort Concho was active until 1889, when it was abandoned by the Army. Soldiers from the fort carried out campaigns against the Kiowas and Commanches in 1870-1875.

Condition:
There are no threats to the landmark at this time.

There are no changes since the last report.


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