Fort Martin Scott historic site. This was the fort guardhouse. This limestone structure is the only surviving original building

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Fort Martin Scott was established December 1848. It was one of the first US Army posts in the west of Texas. It was established to protect settlers from Indian attacks.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: near Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Photo credit: © Lyroky / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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