Mumford, Robertson County
Iron Pillars Marking West End of Old Brazos River Bridge (about 2 mi. W of Mumford) An 1895 engineering victory--longest Brazos bridge in the era--spanning heavy flow below ford of "Little River" (San Andres) with "Big Brazos". This bridge stood where immemorial Indian trails crossed the river. Later these paths became part of El Camino Real (the King's Highway). About a mile downstream in 1830 Fort Tenoxtitlan was established. In 1855 Jesse Mumford (founder of Mumford) operated a ferry at the trail crossing. Authorized by commissioners court of Robertson County, this landmark iron bridge served until removed by a flood, 1899.