page_title: Fort Brown
hierarchical_section_title: Fort Brown
caption_attribution_description: English: Fort Brown map in the NPS exhibit.
context_page_description: Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas during the later half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. Established in 1846, it was the first United States Army military outpost of the recently annexed state. Confederate Army troops stationed there saw action during the American Civil War. In the early 20th century, it was garrisoned in relation to military activity over border conflicts with Mexico. Surviving elements of the fort were designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
context_section_description: Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas during the later half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.  Established in 1846, it was the first United States Army military outpost of the recently annexed state.  Confederate Army troops stationed there saw action during the American Civil War. In the early 20th century, it was garrisoned in relation to military activity over border conflicts with Mexico.  Surviving elements of the fort were designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
caption: Period map of Fort Brown in the park exhibit.
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