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Review:
Fort Martin Scott was a US Army outpost near Fredericks burg that was built in 1848 and abandoned in 1853. It was one of several frontier forts built to protect settlers and travelers from Indian attacks. The structure was located on Baron's Creek about two miles from Fredericksburg, and at one point the fort consisted of twenty-one buildings. The soldiers' job was to patrol the Fredericksburg-San Antonio road and the surrounding area.
In 1986, the Fredericksburg Heritage Federation took over the fort's care and maintenance and started extensive reconstruction. Some of the most interesting parts of the tour of the fort are the commander's quarters, officers' housing, a supply store, laundry, warehouse, bakehouse with oven, enlisted men's barracks, military hospital, a stable, barn, and a blacksmith shop. The only remaining part of the original fort is the limestone guardhouse.
Address: 1603 E Main St, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, Phone: 830-217-3200
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