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Fort Brown served as a military post for the United States Army during the American Civil War and then much later during the border conflicts between the United States and Mexico. It was established in 1846, and the remaining pieces of the fort became a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Before the fort was called Fort Brown, it was known as Fort Texas. But, during the Siege of Fort Texas, American soldiers, Major Jacob Brown and George Oakes Stevens were killed. So, to honor the death of major Brown, General Taylor renamed the post Fort Brown.

Old Morgue, Brownsville, TX 78520

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