[Fort Martin Scott Marker]
Description:
Photograph of the Historical Marker at Fort Martin Scott located in Fredericksburg, TX. Marker number 10039. Marker text reads: "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 Ray, September 8, 1847. Its garrison participated in many Indian skirmishes. Occupied intermittently after 1852. Held by the confedera…
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Date:
August 8, 2025
Creator:
Hicks, William
Item Type:
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Location:
30.249733 -98.847169
Partner:
UNT Libraries