Historical Markers in Texas

Sentry Building

History·Menard County·Texas

Officer-of-the-day station and sentry post on north road to Fort Concho. Constructed 1852, by 8th Infantry; Fort McKavett provided protection for settlers from Indians. Guadalupe River cypress with native limestone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

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30.8269, -100.1054

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