Early San Angelo

by Virginia Noelke

Book Overview

Soon after the Civil War, the city of San Angelo developed around Fort Concho. The mission of this western fort was to protect transportation routes, travelers, and settlers as they moved into territory claimed by Native Americans; and the mission of San Angelo was to make money by providing goods that the military personnel wanted and needed. After Fort Concho created peace in West Texas, it ceased operations. By 1889, however, San Angelo had plenty...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738584762
• ISBN13: 9780738584768
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"