Fort Holland, Texas
Fort Holland, Texas | |
|---|---|
Ghost Town | |
| Nickname(s): Camp Holland, Texas | |
  Fort Holland, Texas Location within Texas | |
| Coordinates: 30°32′58.2″N 104°39′38.2″W / 30.549500°N 104.660611°WCoordinates: 30°32′58.2″N 104°39′38.2″W / 30.549500°N 104.660611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 79843 |
Fort Holland (also referred to as Camp Holland) is a ghost town and former military installment in Presidio County, Texas. It is located west of the city of Valentine.[1]
History[]
Fort Holland was built at Viejo Pass to defend against bandits led by Francisco Villa in 1918. Construction occurred on the site of the last battle between United States cavalry and the Apache Indians on June 12, 1880, a skirmish won by U.S. troops. Made of stone and wood, Fort Holland's construction was at a total cost of over $16,000. The installment was closed after World War I's end in 1921 as border patrols were no longer necessary in the area.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ Gibson, Barclay. "Fort Holland, Texas". Texas Escapes. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ Louviere, Clarence. "Fort Holland - Texas Ghost Town". Ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "CAMP HOLLAND". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
External links[]
- United States Geological Survey. Vieja Pass, TX quadrangle, Fort Holland, Texas (Topographic map). Reston, VA: United States Geological Survey – via TopoQuest.
Municipalities and communities of Presidio County, Texas, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| CDP | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| ||
 | This article about a location in Presidio County, Texas is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Texas
- Unincorporated communities in Presidio County, Texas
- Unincorporated communities in Texas
- West Texas geography stubs