Today in History - February 18

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Friday, Feb 18 2011 by

1685 – Fort St. Louis is established by a Frenchman at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France’s claim to Texas.

Matagorda Bay (Google Maps)
Matagorda Bay

1797 – Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby.

Trinidad Island (Google Maps)
Trinidad Island

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