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Site of Fort Colorado

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

(Also called Coleman’s Fort) June, 1836 - November, 1838. Established and first commanded by Colonel Robert M. Coleman. Succeeded by Capt. Michael Andrews and Capt. William M. Eastland. An extreme frontier outpost occupied by Texas Rangers to protect Anglo-American civilization from savage Indians in this vicinity. Erected by the State of Texas 1936.

Marker Details

Address 5401 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Location Description Blair Woods Nature Preserve, restricted access. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 14229
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code rangers; forts; Native American topics

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    • Latitude, Longitude 30.286101, -97.67457

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