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Site of Old Block House

Austonio, Houston County

Marker Text

Established before 1836 Used by Elisha Clapp and neighboring settlers as a place of defense against the Indians Abandoned about 1844 Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 13028 SH 21 W
Location Description SH 21 at FM 1280
Marker # 11187
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code forts
Latitude, Longitude 31.186454, -95.638403

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