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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1836-1838)''' - Built in the fall of 1836 by Col. Robert M. Coleman . One of a string of defensive posts built by the Republic of Texas. The fort was manned by Texas Rangers. Also known as [[Camp Coleman]], [[Fort Coleman]], [[Coleman's Fort]], [[Fort Houston]].
'''{{PAGENAME}} (1836-1838)''' - Built in the fall of 1836 by Colonel [[Robert M. Coleman]]. One of a string of defensive posts built by the Republic of Texas. The fort was manned by Texas Rangers. Also known as [[Camp Coleman]], [[Fort Coleman]], [[Coleman's Fort]], [[Fort Houston]].
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=={{PAGENAME}} History==
=={{PAGENAME}} History==
The fort consisted of two blockhouses and a number of cabins enclosed within a stockade.
The fort consisted of two blockhouses and a number of cabins enclosed within a stockade.

Revision as of 12:45, 4 November 2011

Fort Colorado (1836-1838) - Built in the fall of 1836 by Colonel Robert M. Coleman. One of a string of defensive posts built by the Republic of Texas. The fort was manned by Texas Rangers. Also known as Camp Coleman, Fort Coleman, Coleman's Fort, Fort Houston. |style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto" width="800px" |- valign="top"

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Fort Colorado Drawing

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Fort Colorado History

The fort consisted of two blockhouses and a number of cabins enclosed within a stockade.

Current Status

Marked only by a State Historical Marker.

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Location: Located west of Walnut Creek and 2.5 miles northeast of the Montopolis Bridge on the north Bank of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas (Map location approximate)

Maps & Images

Lat: 30.263664 Long: -97.656269

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