Fort Martin Scott
Fort Martin Scott (1848-1866) - Established 5 Dec 1848 by Capt Seth Eastman, 1st U.S. Infantry and named for Maj. Martin Scott who was killed during the Mexican War at the battle of Molino del Rey, 8 Sep 1847. Abandoned Dec 1866. Also known as Camp Houston.
Fort Martin Scott History
The fort was originally constructed to protect the Northern end of the Fredricksburg - San Antonio Road against the hostile Commanche Indians. German settlers had concluded a treaty with the Comanches in 1847 and there were no attacks on the fort. The fort was occupied by Federal troops 1848-1861, by Confederate troops 1861-1865 and reoccupied by Fderal troops after the U.S. Civil War to 1866 when it was abandoned.
Current Status
The Fredericksburg Heritage Association leases the land on which Fort Martin Scott was located from the city of Fredericksburg. The association has developed the property as a park and historic site and continues with archeological projects and historic renovations. Site has a visitor's center, two reconstructed officer's quarters and a guardhouse.
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Location: On Baron's Creek 2.4 miles South of Fredericksburg, Texas on US 290. Maps & Images Lat: 30.254177 Long: -98.849181 |
Sources:
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 155
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 163
- The Texas Handbook OnLine
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