Black's Fort

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Black's Fort

Bertram, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 50' 54.2976", -98° 4' 42.798"

Texas State
Historical Marker

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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Black's Fort Historical Marker Location Map, Bertram, Texas