Fort Brown

Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Texas during the later half of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.

Read more about Fort Brown:  Early Years, Civil War, Postbellum, Brownsville Raid, First Airplane To Be Attacked By Hostile Fire, 124th Cavalry, United States Army Air Force Use, Decommission

Famous quotes containing the words fort and/or brown:

    “I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So if any of you feel that you do not care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now is your chance to—Well, we warned you.”
    —Garrett Fort (1900–1945)

    “Just the same as a month before,—
    The house and the trees,
    The barn’s brown gable, the vine by the door,—
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    —John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892)