Submitted by Cody Mobley, Site Director Fort McKavett State Historical Site Following the secession of Texas from the United States on February 1, 1861, Federal troops stationed at military outposts across the state were suddenly operating in enemy territory. It was not until February 18, 1861 that the posts were surrendered to the State of Texas by Gen. David E. Twiggs and the safety of the Fe...
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