Near Sandia in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Ramirez

Photographed By Roberta Dobie, 2018

1. Fort Ramirez Marker

Inscription.

As late as 1920 dilapidated rock walls stood on this site, known as Fort Ramirez. Treasure hunters pulled them down and workmen hauled them to the hollow below. Erected by two brothers named Ramirez, from whom Ramirena Creek derived its name, the structure is believed to be the first in what is now Live Oak County. It was a combined ranch dwelling and fort. The owners were run off or killed by Indians in 1813. A full account of the fort and its traditions is given in “Coronado’s Children” by J. Frank Dobie.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 14529.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 28° 7.538′ N, 98° 1.01′ W. Marker is near Sandia, Texas, in Live Oak County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 3162, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandia TX 78383, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Henry Mathis Ranch (approx. 10.9 miles away);

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First Baptist Church of Mathis (approx. 11.7 miles away); Live Oak County (approx. 14 miles away); Early Schools in Live Oak County (approx. 15½ miles away); Fort Lipantitlan (approx. 15.7 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Lipantitlan (approx. 15.7 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Lipantitlan (approx. 16½ miles away).

More about this marker. This location was also the site of the Dobie Ranch House, birthplace of noted writer J. Frank Dobie. Previously a Texas Historical Commission marker (no. 6291) marked the site.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 28 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 26, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

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