Historical Marker

Wood's Fort, Site of

West Point · Fayette County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5149005902

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Marker Inscription

Used by colonists of this vicinity as a protection against Indian attacks . 1828-1842 fortified residence of Zadock Woods, veteran of the War of 1812. One of the old "Three Hundred" of Austin's colonists. Oldest man killed in the "Dawson Massacre" September 18, 1842.

About this site

Wood's Fort, Site of is a historical marker in West Point, 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 29.9414, -97.0617 near West Point. The nearest cataloged historic site is Woods Prairie Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Woods Prairie Cemetery, Robinson, Joseph C., and Barton's Creek Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149005902. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.9414, -97.0617 · West Point, Fayette County
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