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

Fort Martin Scott Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, June 9, 2024

1. Fort Martin Scott Memorial

Inscription. In memory of those who died at Fort Martin Scott

Bvt. Maj. Collinson R. Gates, 8th Infantry, 28 June 1849 • Pvt. John J. Dölle, Company K, 8th Infantry, 30 June 1850 • Pvt. Nathanial Ross, Company K, 8th Infantry, 20 March 1851 • 1st Sgt. John C. Kennedy, Company K, 8th Infantry, 28 April 1851 • Pvt. Thomas Minigan, Company K, 8th Infantry, 8 December 1851 • Pvt David Johann Pfiel, Company G, 8th Infantry, 15 January 1852 • Pvt. John Wilson, Company G, 8th Infantry, 24 January 1852 • Two Unknown Soldiers' Children

They Rest in Graves at Fort Columbus, NY and the San Antonio National Cemetery

Erected 2024 by Hill Country Historical Foundation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 30° 14.932′ N, 98° 50.773′ W. Memorial is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 290) south of Industrial Loop. Marker is located within the Fort Martin Scott parade grounds. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1618 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Hill Country.

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 Barracks (a few steps from this marker); Dragoons (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace with the Indians

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Martin Scott: Frontier Army Post (within shouting distance of this marker); The Natural Setting (within shouting distance of this marker); Uncovering the Past (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Zodiac Community (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

More about this memorial. Fort Martin Scott is a restored United States Army outpost in Fredericksburg, Texas, that was active from 1848 until 1853. It was part of a line of frontier forts established to protect travelers and settlers within Texas. This marker is somewhat weathered and difficult to read.

The Fort Martin Scott Memorial next to the enlisted men's barracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 9, 2024

2. The Fort Martin Scott Memorial next to the enlisted men's barracks

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.