Historical Markers in Texas

Fortress Home

History·Travis County·Texas

Built in early 1850's by Martin Wieland, from Dessau, Germany. Used as a neighborhood Fort. Enlarged 1873, 1912. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964.

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30.4100, -97.6389

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