Burnet in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Fort Croghan
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025
1. Site of Fort Croghan Marker
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9711.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1873.
Location. 30° 45.488′ N, 98° 14.253′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. It is on Buchanan Drive. In front of Fort Croghan Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Buchanan Dr, Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lookout Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Logan Vandeveer (about 400 feet away); Peter Kerr, 1795-1861 (about 500 feet away); Fort Croghan Memorial (about 500 feet away); Stage Stop Building (about 500 feet away); Fort Croghan Stone Building (about 500 feet away); Kincheloe Cabin (about 600 feet away); Rocky Rest (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.
Also see . . .
this page online
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.)
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.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025
2. Site of Fort Croghan Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025
3. Site of Fort Croghan Marker
The view of the front of the Fort Croghan Museum and marker
Photographed by Richard Denney
4. 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.
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
5. Marker visible in front of museum
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
6. Site of Fort Croghan Marker
Photographed by Richard Denney
7. Powder House
One of the original buildings in orginal location.
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
8. Capt. Christian Dorbandt - Ft. Croghan - 1850
A memorial step to the Powder House commemorates 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.
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
9. Powder House Plaque
Plaque reads 'One of 8 buildings of Fort Croghan, U.S. Army Post, 1849-1853; Later used by frontier "Minute Men" and local settlers.'
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
10. 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"
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 3, 2009
11. Post Mountain
Fort Croghan sits at the northeast base of Post Mountain.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,358 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 20, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
