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Founding of Presidio La Bahía
- When
- 1721
- Where
- Site of former French Fort Saint Louis
Aguayo established the presidio on the site of the former French Fort Saint Louis in 1721.
The Spanish Army constructed Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía on the ruins of the failed French Fort Saint Louis. This action was part of a broader strategy to increase the military presence in Texas following French threats during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.
Sources
- Presidio La Bahía Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- José de Azlor y Virto de Vera Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-26
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