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Fort Pena Colorada (Red Rock)

Marathon, Brewster County

Marker Text

Established in 1880 as a means of preventing Indian raids into Mexico. Raided by Apaches in 1881. Abandoned in 1893 after Western Texas had been permanently cleared of Indians.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Marathon, take local road 4-5 mi. sw to camp ground & city park
Marker # 2003
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 18" x 12"
Code forts; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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