Site of Fort Croghan Marker

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Burnet in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Fort Croghan

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

1. Site of Fort Croghan Marker

Inscription. Established by Lieut. C. H. Tyler, United States Second Dragoons, by order of the War Department, March 18, 1849, as a protection to frontier settlers against hostile Indians. Abandoned in December, 1853 as the settlements had extended farther west.

Location. 30° 45.488′ N, 98° 14.253′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker is on Buchanan Drive. Click for map. In front of Fort Croghan Museum. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Buchanan Dr., Burnet TX 78611, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rocky Rest (approx. half a mile away); Old Cook Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Burnet Bulletin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oldest Commercial Building in Burnet (approx. 0.7 miles away); General Adam R. Johnson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Burnet County Jail (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Badger Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Galloway House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Burnet.

Also see . . .
1. Frontier Defense in the Civil War: Texas' Rangers and Rebels. As noted on the powder house plaque, after its use as an Army Post(1849-1853) Fort Croghan was later used by frontier "Minute Men" and local settlers. This was especially true during the Civil War. During that time, Texas faced the unique problem of not only being involved in the Civil War itself, but defending itself against attacks by Indians -- notably Comanche and Kiowa -- and from rustlers, deserters and outlaws that took advantage of Civil War to step up their activities. This book tells that story. (Submitted on February 18, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)

Example muster roll for "minute men" Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney

2. Example muster roll for "minute men"

This is an example of a muster roll for "minute men" of the 3rd Frontier District. This one is for 2nd Sgt A.J. Stanford, whose commanding officer was Capt. Christian Dorbandt. Copy obtained from Texas State Archives, Austin, TX.

2. Handbook of Texas Online. Discussion of the setup of the Frontier Organization (Minute Men) during the Civil War, which included the Third Frontier District. (Submitted on February 18, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)

3. Historical marker for Smithwick Cemetery. The muster roll example shown here is for A.J. Stanford, referenced on the Smithwick Cemetery historical marker. (Submitted on February 18, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)

Marker visible in front of museum Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

3. Marker visible in front of museum

By Richard Denney

4. Powder House

One of the original buildings in orginal location.

Capt. Christian Dorbandt - Ft. Croghan - 1850 Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

5. Capt. Christian Dorbandt - Ft. Croghan - 1850

A memorial step to the Powder House commenorates Christian Dorbandt, an early pioneer of Burnet. During the Civil War, served as Commanding Officer, 3rd Frontier District, Texas State Troops; see "Minute Men" referenced on Powder House plaque.

Powder House Plaque Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

6. Powder House Plaque

Plaque reads 'One of 8 building of Fort Croghan, U.S. Army Post, 1849-1853; Later used by frontier "Minute Men" and local settlers.'

Post Mountain Lookout Building Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

7. Post Mountain Lookout Building

The sign reads "The Lookout Building -- was originally located on the West side of Post Mountain and was used to watch for hostile Indians. It was so situated that you could see for miles"

Post Mountain Photo, Click for full size

By Richard Denney, July 3, 2009

8. Post Mountain

Fort Croghan sits at the northeast base of Post Mountain.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 8, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 873 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 20, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.