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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1836-1837) - A Texas Ranger post established early in 1836 during the [[Texas Revolution]] by Ranger Captain [[John Jackson Tumlinson]] in present day Williamson County, Texas. Abandoned in 1836 and found burned down by Indians in 1837. Also Known as [[Tumlinson Blockhouse]] and [[Tumlinson Fort]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1836-1837) - A Texas Ranger post established early in 1836 during the [[Texas Revolution]] by Ranger Captain [[John Jackson Tumlinson]] in present day Williamson County, Texas. Abandoned in 1836 and found burned down by Indians in 1837. Also Known as [[Tumlinson Blockhouse]] and [[Tumlinson Fort]]. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
Captain Tumlinson and and his company of sixty Texas Rangers built Fort Tumlinson near Brushey Creek in present day Williamson County during the [[Texas Revolution]]. The post was constructed with a blockhouse as the main defense early in 1836. In March of 1836 Mexican General [[Santa Anna]] invaded newly independent Texas and Tumlinson's company departed to join the fight against the Mexican forces, abandoning the fort. In 1837 a scout reported that the blockhouse had been burned down by hostile indians. | Captain Tumlinson and and his company of sixty Texas Rangers built Fort Tumlinson near Brushey Creek in present day Williamson County during the [[Texas Revolution]]. The post was constructed with a blockhouse as the main defense early in 1836. In March of 1836 Mexican General [[Santa Anna]] invaded newly independent Texas and Tumlinson's company departed to join the fight against the Mexican forces, abandoning the fort. In 1837 a scout reported that the blockhouse had been burned down by hostile indians. | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 10 November 2011
Fort Tumlinson (1836-1837) - A Texas Ranger post established early in 1836 during the Texas Revolution by Ranger Captain John Jackson Tumlinson in present day Williamson County, Texas. Abandoned in 1836 and found burned down by Indians in 1837. Also Known as Tumlinson Blockhouse and Tumlinson Fort.
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Fort Tumlinson History
Captain Tumlinson and and his company of sixty Texas Rangers built Fort Tumlinson near Brushey Creek in present day Williamson County during the Texas Revolution. The post was constructed with a blockhouse as the main defense early in 1836. In March of 1836 Mexican General Santa Anna invaded newly independent Texas and Tumlinson's company departed to join the fight against the Mexican forces, abandoning the fort. In 1837 a scout reported that the blockhouse had been burned down by hostile indians.
Current Status
Marker only, site location on private property in Leander, Williamson County, Texas
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Location: Marker located at the intersection of Hwy 183 and Block House Drive on the outskirts of Leander, Williamson County, Texas. The marker is a part of the entrance to the Block House Creek Community. Maps & Images Lat: 30.542803 Long: -97.83955 |
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Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Tumlinson
- Texas On-Line Handbook - Fort Tumlinson
- Fort Tours - Fort Tumlinson
Visited: 10 Nov 2011
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