Historical Research Preliminary to National Register Assessments of 719 Historic Sites at Fort Hood, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas.
Abstract
Beginning in March 1992, histories of 719 sites were compiled using deed, ad valorem tax, census, and local history records. The Army Corps of Engineers compiled complete land abstracts for most tracts they acquired at the time of purchase. A detailed description of the deed history for each site known within Fort Hood's 1942 and 1943 acquisitions, along with relevant tax, census, and local history records is presented in this report. Deed and other local records, used in conjunction with aerial photographs and historic maps, made it possible to determine which sites were occupied during initial settlement of the lands that comprise Fort Hood. After railroads reached central Texas, the population rose significantly and more historical records became available. Numerous historic sites both at and near Fort Hood date to this post-1880 period. This report is intended to serve as a genealogical source for the general public as well as historians, and archeologists. It includes detailed deed descriptions for each known site, even those known to be dumping areas. These descriptions are included because of their potential to reveal genealogical information about the families who occupied lands taken for Fort Hood.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA373060
Entities
People
- Jennifer A. Stabler