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Built as a defense against the Indians in 1851 by William Black (1815-1907) on land owned by him. In the stockade, constructed of cedar logs, sentries were kept on guard on moonlight nights. Guns and ammunition for public use were kept here. Abandoned in 1868. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Black's Fort is a historical marker in Bertram, Burnet County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8501, -98.0786 near Bertram. The nearest cataloged historic site is Strickling (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Town of Strickling, Shady Grove Cemetery, and Joppa Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009700. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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