Fort Concho; Its Why And Wherefore

J. N. Gregory

Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

Episodes

  1. Jan 6

    001 - Foreword

    Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

    1 min

  2. Jan 6

    002 - Part 1

    Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

    27 min

  3. Jan 6

    003 - Part 2

    Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

    25 min

  4. Jan 6

    004 - Part 3

    Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

    36 min

  5. Jan 6

    005 - Part 4 Afterword

    Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

    3 min
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Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

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