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Fort Milam

Marlin, Falls County

Marker Text

Built at the capital of Robertson's Colony named in 1834 Sarahville De Viesca in honor of his mother Sarah Robertson and the Governor of Texas, Agustin DeViesca. Soon after its name was changed to Milam, December 27, 1835, a ranging company built the fort as a protection to the settlers against hostile Indians.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Marlin, take FM 712 about 4 mi SW to FM 2027, then Go south 2 mi. to local road. Take road east .7 mi. to Brazos River Falls.
Marker # 2000
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code forts
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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