Fort Gates

 (1849-1852) - A U.S. Army post initially established as Camp Gates 26 Oct 1849 by by Captain William R. Montgomery and named for Bvt. Major Collinson Reed Gates for distinction in the Mexican War. Abandoned in March 1852 as the frontier moved further west.

History
The fort was established to protect settlers against hostile Indians. Fort Gates was constructed as a 2 company fort and housed up to 245 enlisted men and 45 officers.

Commanding Officers
 * William R. Montgomery (1849-50)
 * James G. S. Snelling (1850-51)
 * Carlos Adolphus Waite (1851-52)
 * Horace Haldeman (1852)

Current Status
Sources:
 * , page 150
 * , page 160

Links: 
 * North American Forts - Fort Gates
 * Texas Escapes - Fort Gates
 * The Handbook of Texas OnLine