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Texas Historical Marker- Fort Martin Scott

By Tommy Taylor

Real Estate Agent with Taylor Properties & TexasForSale.net

April 11, 2011 12:44 PM

Texas Historical Marker- Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg, TX

Fort Martin Scott Historical Marker

Established by the United States Army December 5, 1848 as a protection to travelers and settlers against Indian attack. Named in honor of Major Martin Scott, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, 5th United States Infantry, killed at Molino del Rey, September 8, 1847. Its garrison participated in many Indian skirmishes. Occupied intermittently after 1852, held by the confederates, 1861-1865, permanently abandoned in December, 1866.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936.

Fort Martin Scott

Fort Martin Scott is located on the eastern edge of Fredericksburg on the north side of Hwy 290.

Fort Martin Scott

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San Diego, CA

The first time I drove from San Diego back to Houston, I stopped in Fredericksburg and did a little touring, including Fort Martin Scott. That was back in November 1993. I took the 290 cutoff from I-10 and drive that all the way into Austin and over to Houston.

Apr 11, 2011 02:29 PM

Tommy Taylor

Taylor Properties & TexasForSale.net - Kerrville, TX

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Russel- There are a couple others along Hwy 290 east of Fredericksburg. 2 of my earlier posts were The Pinta Trail and Lower Grape Creek School. Both of those are east of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290.

Apr 11, 2011 02:34 PM

Sondra Meyer:

EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX

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Hi Tommy, I'm glad the State was able to aquire this property and save it. I love the looks of that old building.

Apr 11, 2011 02:41 PM

Sondra- It is great that the State of Texas is able to preserve the History in this fashion and everyone has access to it.

Apr 14, 2011 04:40 PM

Texas Historical Marker- Fort Martin Scott

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