Site of a Twin Blockhouse

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Built about 1828; used as a place of defense against the Indians and known as Moore's Fort in honor of its builder and owner, John Henry Moore, 1800-1880, noted Indian fighter and commander of the Texans at the Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835. The City of La Grange was established May 17, 1831 on his land.

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Address 385 N. Main St.

Location Description 385 N. Main St., La Grange.

Marker # 5580

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)

Code lumber topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; houses, residential buildings; military topics; Native Americans

Latitude, Longitude 29.906603, -96.880465

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