The History
The following information is from the Fort Concho website:
Established in 1867 along the banks of the Concho River, Fort Concho was built to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast West Texas region, and quell hostile threats in the area.

In June 1889, the last soldiers marched away from Fort Concho and the fort was deactivated. After 22 years Fort Concho's role in settling the Texas frontier was over.

Today, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark encompasses most of the former army post and includes twenty-three original and restored structures.

In addition to the above information, Fort Concho was also home to the Buffalo soldiers. These were black troops who proved time and again to be competent, professional soldiers who worked and showed courage and valor in combat. They received the name “buffalo soldiers” from Indians who likened the texture of their hair to the coat of a buffalo.

The Ornament
This ornament, custom made for Myers Drug, is made of polyresin and features a Fort Concho officer’s quarters, along with two soldiers, one holding the American flag, the other holding the fort colors. Each color is handpainted!

The border of the ornament is a snow-tipped pine bough, with pine cones above the name located at the bottom.

The back of the ornament is inscribed with “First in a Series – 2001 – San Angelo, Texas 1867-1889” and handsigned by the creating artist. The ornament has an eyehook in the top, and comes with a matching green ribbon for hanging from a tree or elsewhere. The ornament comes packaged in an attractive gift box ready for Christmas or as a gift!

We also sell the same ornament with a small display stand; check our other listing.