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Fort Brown (originally Fort Texas) was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas, during the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. Established in 1846, it was the first US Army military outpost of the recently annexed state.
On May 17, General Zachary Taylor formally named the site Fort Brown, to honor Major Jacob Brown who had commanded the fort during the siege and died in the bombardment. The following day, U.S. troops crossed the Rio Grande and entered Matamoros, making that city their base of operations.
Fort Brown, established in 1846, housed Federal troops during the Mexican War. In 1861 Texas state troops occupied the fort. With the southern Atlantic coast blockaded, Brownsville became an important Confederate port, with cotton and war material flowing back and forth.
Originally known as Fort Texas, Fort Brown was a star-shaped fortification on the north bank of the Rio Grande, opposite Matamoros. The construction of the earthen-walled fort began in late March, 1846, when the Army of Occupation arrived at the mouth of the Rio Grande.
Jan 1, 1995 · Fort Brown, originally called Fort Texas, was established when Zachary Taylor and the United States forces of occupation arrived on the Rio Grande on March 26, 1846, to establish the river as the southern boundary of Texas.
The earthen fortification that became known as Fort Brown was constructed by U.S. troops in the spring of 1846. The site served as their main base on the Rio Grande. When war erupted between the U.S. and Mexico, the fort became a primary target for Mexican forces.
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Only two U.S. soldiers died in the bombardment—but that toll included fort commander Jacob Brown. Major Brown was struck in the leg by a cannon ball on May 6th and died on May 9th, just hours before the siege ended. Despite being wounded, Brown helped maintain troop morale throughout the siege. His men renamed the liberated post—Fort Brown ...
