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Built about 1828; used as a place of defense against the Indians and known as Moore's Fort in honor of its builder and owner, John Henry Moore, 1800-1880, noted Indian fighter and commander of the Texans at the Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835. The City of La Grange was established May 17, 1831 on his land.
Twin Blockhouse is a historical marker in La Grange, Fayette County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.9082, -96.8805 near La Grange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hermes House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Birthplace of the SPJST, Kallus House, and City Library Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149005580. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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