Marker Inscription
Built 1836-37 by pioneers who took refuge with William Oldham (1798?-1868), Infantry major in Texas War for Independence. The fort stabilized the area, as dozens lived there in seasons of Indian raids, and eventually preachers who helped found early church. By 1838, Fort Oldham had a post office and was a stopping place on Independence-Tenoxtitlan Road. Maj. Oldham joined Somervell and Mier Expeditions (1842) to counter Mexican raids into Texas. Captured by the foe, he escaped, fought way through perils, and returned home. He amassed fortune in land surrounding fort site.
About this site
Fort Oldham is a historical marker in Cooks Point, Burleson County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5670, -96.5875 near Cooks Point. The nearest cataloged historic site is Providence Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Providence Baptist Church, Broaddus, Andrew S., Judge, and Cooks Point.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051008632. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
