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Black's Fort

Bertram, Burnet County

Marker Text

Built as a defense against the Indians in 1851 by William Black (1815-1907) on land owned by him. In the stockade, constructed of cedar logs, sentries were kept on guard on moonlight nights. Guns and ammunition for public use were kept here. Abandoned in 1868. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address CR 210A
Location Description CR 210A, S side, 0.7 mi. W of CR 210B.
Marker # 9700
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code forts
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.849505, -98.078287

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