Fort San Luis Pass
Fort San Luis Pass (186?-186?) - A Confederate earthwork post established in the 1860s on Mud Island in Brazoria County, Texas. Abandoned in 1860s. Also known as Fort Mud Island.
History
A Confederate earthwork post established in the 1860s on Mud Island. The post mounted a least one 18-pounder smoothbore cannon.
Abandoned in 1860s.
Current Status
Unknown
Context
Location:
Mud Island Brazoria County, Texas. Map point is not accurate.
Lat: 29.088° Long: -95.152° Elevation: 6'
Bing, Google,
OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 777
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