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Fort Martin Scott
Located in the
Hill Country
region, the town of Fredericksburg, Texas is in
Gillespie
county Texas.
Information
Fort Martin Scott was established by the U.S. Army on December 5, 1848, The post, really more a supply depot than defense post, was named for Major Martin Scott, 5th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action in the Battle of Molino del Rey. Originally meant to protect the San Antonio-Fredericksburg Road, the post was occupied by Confederates throughout the Civil War. The post was abandoned in December of 1866. One building and a visitors center can be seen.
Address
1606 E. Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
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