FORT HOLLAND

NAME: Fort Holland COUNTY: Presido ROADS: 2WD GRID: 2 CLIMATE: Cold in winter, hot in summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime

COMMENTS: No residents. Located about 6 miles west of Valentine, Texas on the Chilicote Ranch road. Old Fort Buildings and site of the last indian battle in the US. Located on private property, but owners will allow visits. REMAINS: Old Fort buildings still standing.

Fort Holland was built in the early 1900's to defend against Pancho Villa and his bandits. Fort was closed after the end of World War I.Also the State of Texas installed a historical marker, marking the site of the last indian battle in the US between the US Cavalry and the Commanche indians. Submitted by: Clarence Louviere

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