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Fort Chadbourne
- Community Service/Non-Profit
- Bronte, TX
About this business
Fort Chadbourne is a frontier military fort established in 1852. It was officially abandoned in 1867 when they ran out of water and supplies. Samuel and Mary Maverick owned the fort site and leased it to the military. Garland Richard's family purchased the fort site from the Mavericks in 1877 and they have been here for 8 generations. A nonprofit organization was formed to protect, preserve and present the historic site of Fort Chadbourne to the public. When you visit Fort Chadbourne you will walk thru a 12,500 sq ft visitor... read more
Location details
651 Fort Chadbourne Rd, Bronte, TX, 76933, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Amazing!!! You can feel the passion the moment you arrive. Such a incredible place for anyone who enjoys learning and seeking history. The amount of work and longevity is outstanding. From the film to the museum, the buildings, the artifacts , the gun collection, the landscape, the people are top notch quality. Cody was our tour guide and could not have been better, he is the real deal!!! Thank you for sharing this fantastic historial site. The passion is alive .
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Thank you for your nice review! Come back to see us!
What a fabulous hidden secret! We visited Fort Chadbourne yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. It’s a fabulous facility filled with beautiful artifacts & wonderful history! We will definitely visit again!
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Thanks for your really nice review! Do visit again!
This piece of history could have been bulldozed and sold for high dollar ranch land, but Garland preserved a great part of our History. What a day spent at this Monument. You are immediately met by the Garland and his wife and it was like you reinitiated and old conversation. Our tour guide, Brent Bryan, was like spending the day with and old friend. Exchange of stories and jokes. I will go back. I recommend that you take a day, PACK A LUNCH, and visit the beautiful place of history.
Its well worth a visited, the staff make you feel welcome. I been to a few West Texas Forts, and Fort Chadbourne is right at the top of being the best.
Business response:
Thanks so much for the nice review! We are very proud of the accomplishments at Fort Chadbourne!
Fort Chadbourne grounds and Museum are one of the best kept secrets in not only Texas but the United States! Google it, search the Internet, check with your library for information! Pack up and go!! If you love GOOD history, you will be thrilled!
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Wow! Thanks for the nice review! Do visit again!
History is alive!!! This place is growing and showing! From their extensive gun and artifact collection to the rebuilt quarters of officers and enlisted personnel from the 1800s, you can see the passion that is put into preserving history! Never forget the past, it's the only thing that reminds us of how we got to where we are now!
If you like history, this is the place to go. The Fort Chadbourne organization has hosted two camp outs for my youth organization. Each time the kids have had a great experience learning about the Fort’s history. This is one of those places that you need to go to multiple times just to be able to process all of the historical data and artifacts. Every time I go I learn something new. I especially like how the staff is patient and willing to work with children young and old.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Chadbourne
How is Fort Chadbourne rated?
Fort Chadbourne has a 4.9 star rating with 74 reviews.
When is Fort Chadbourne open?
Fort Chadbourne is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.
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