Fort Martin Scott

 (1848-1853) (1866) - Established 5 Dec 1848 by Captain Seth Eastman, 1st U.S. Infantry as Camp Houston and renamed in December 1849 for Major Martin Scott who was killed during the Mexican War at the battle of Molino del Rey, 8 Sep 1847.

History
The fort was originally constructed to protect the Northern end of the Fredricksburg - San Antonio Road against the hostile Commanche Indians. German settlers had concluded a treaty with the Comanches in 1847 and there were no attacks on the fort. The fort was occupied by Federal troops 1848-1853 and reoccupied by Federal troops after the U.S. Civil War in September 1866 but abandoned in December of that year.

Current Status
The fort site is owned by the city of Fredericksburg and operated by the Gillespie County Historical Society. The society has developed the property as a park and historic site and continues with archeological projects and historic renovations. Site has a visitor's center, two reconstructed officer's quarters and the only remaining original building, the guardhouse.

Sources:
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 * , page 155
 * , page 163

Links: 
 * North American Forts - Fort Martin Scott
 * The Texas Handbook OnLine - Fort Martin Scott