Brackett
Fort Shrinkage
State: Texas
County: Kinney County
Founded: 1852
Abandoned: Never fully
Peak Population: 3,000
Brackett grew up around Fort Clark, a cavalry post. When the fort closed, the town shrank dramatically but survives as a living ghost town.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Fort Clark cavalry post
- From 3,000 to 1,700
- Living ghost town
Location
Address: Brackettville, Texas
Coordinates: 29.3108, -100.4172