FORT BELKNAP

NEWCASTLE, TX

Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Fort Belknap is a historic military fort located in Newcastle, Texas. The fort was established in 1851 by the U.S. Army to protect settlers and travelers on the Texas frontier. It was named after William G. Belknap, who was then the Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant.

The fort played a significant role in the Indian Wars of the late 1800s, serving as a base for military campaigns against the Comanche, Kiowa, and other Native American tribes in the region. It also served as a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, which carried mail and passengers between St. Louis, Missouri, and San Francisco, California.

Today, Fort Belknap is a historic site and museum that preserves the history of the fort and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the restored barracks, officers' quarters, and other buildings, as well as view exhibits on the fort's history and the Native American tribes that once lived in the area.

The site also hosts events throughout the year, including living history demonstrations, frontier-themed festivals, and educational programs for school groups. Fort Belknap is a unique and important part of Texas history that offers visitors a glimpse into the state's past.

FORT BELKNAP is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEWCASTLE TX. US MID #8404801847

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Newcastle Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Brazos River near Newcastle in Young County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1932-33 by Buckner Brothers of Cleburne. It carried State Highway 120 (U.S. Hwy 380) until it was bypassed by a new bridge in 1989. The bridge has five Parker through truss bridge main spans. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100002132 as the Newcastle Bridge).
Old Eiliasville Clear Fork Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near the town of Eliasville in Young County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was built by the American Manufacturing Company of Fort Worth in 1928. The bridge bypassed by a new bridge in 1958.
Old Eiliasville Clear Fork Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near the town of Eliasville in Young County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was built by the American Manufacturing Company of Fort Worth in 1928. The bridge bypassed by a new bridge in 1958.
Old Eiliasville Clear Fork Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near the town of Eliasville in Young County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was built by the American Manufacturing Company of Fort Worth in 1928. The bridge bypassed by a new bridge in 1958.
Young County Courthouse (Graham, Texas) Historic Young County Courthouse in Graham, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed in 1932.
Young County Courthouse (Graham, Texas) Historic Young County Courthouse in Graham, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed in 1932.
Old Eiliasville Clear Fork Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near the town of Eliasville in Young County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was built by the American Manufacturing Company of Fort Worth in 1928. The bridge bypassed by a new bridge in 1958.
Old Eiliasville Clear Fork Brazos River Bridge (Young County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near the town of Eliasville in Young County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was built by the American Manufacturing Company of Fort Worth in 1928. The bridge bypassed by a new bridge in 1958.

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FORT BELKNAP SOCIETY
114 FORT CIR
NEWCASTLE
TX
76372-3210

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MID # 8404801847
Name FORT BELKNAP SOCIETY
Alternate Name FORT BELKNAP
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 756041620
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.145102, -98.751753
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 503
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 2293