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2000 feet south, site of Fort Tenoxtitlan established by the Mexican government in July, 1830, in an attempt to stem Anglo-American settlement. Named in honor of the Aztec capital, now Mexico City. Abandoned by Mexican troops in 1832. In the town which grew up after 1834 many prominent Texans lived. The place passed from the map after 1860
Fort Tenoxtitlan is a historical marker in Caldwell, Burleson County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 68 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.6943, -96.5863 near Caldwell. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Hope-Teals Prairie Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jones Cemetery, Macedonia Hix Baptist Church, and Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051008633. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Fort Tenoxtitlan” names 2 distinct records in Burleson County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1936 in Caldwell. The others:
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