Six Miles East to Site of Little River Fort
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Marker Text: A stockade and blockhouse of the Republic of Texas. Built in November , 1836, by a unit of some 20 rangers under Lt. George B. Erath (soldier-statesman for whom Erath County was named).
By Christmas they had erected 7 or 8 cabins, a blockhouse and a picket stockade, which enclosed about 1/2 acre of land. A spring nearby supplied water. Rations included an ear of corn daily, game, honey and a little coffee. The rangers withdrew about May, 1837. Later the fort was used by settlers, hunters and adventurers. The remains of the structures were removed, 1840's. (1969) Marker No: 3100
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
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Geographic: 31.002567, -97.491226
Location: 2 miles north of Belton on IH-35 to roadside park at Lampasas River bridge