Fort Travis (2)

Fort Travis (2) (1898-1947) - Established in 1898 as an Endicott Period coastal defense fortification named for William B. Travis. Active post until 1947.

Fort Travis (2) History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Galveston.

Endicott Period

Construction on Fort Travis began in 1898 and was completed in 1899. Two batteries were built, Battery Davis and Battery Ernst. The fort sustained heavy damage in the Galveston hurricane of 1900 but was rebuilt. A fifteen-foot seawall was built in 1906.

World War I

In World War I Fort Travis defended the port of Galveston and approaches. Battery Kimble was added in 1925.

World War II

During World War II Battery 236 (1943) was added. The post also housed German prisoners of war during World War II.

Current Status

County park with some batteries remaining.

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Location: Fort Travis Seashore Park, eastern tip of Galviston Island.

Maps & Images

Lat: 29.364916 Long: -94.758217

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Elevation: 10'

Sources:

Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 168
The Handbook of Texas OnLine

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