Fort Cibolo
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Fort Cibolo (1857-18??) - A private fort established in 1857 as the headquarters of the Milton Faver ranching empire that covered Presidio County, Texas. Named after Cibolo Creek. Also known as El Fortin de Cibolo and Fort Big Springs Cibolo. Fort Cibolo HistoryFort Cibolo was constructed of 3 to 4 foot thick adobe walls with circular watch towers at two corners. The post was used by detachments of U.S. Soldiers from Fort Davis (1) and Fort Leaton. Current StatusReconstructed and restored. Map location is for the town of Shafter, local directions are needed.
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