Roosevelt in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ft. McKavett – Ft. Clark Military Road
From nearby Ft. Terrett, this Road in 1852 led south to Ft. Clark and north to Ft. McKavett.
Selected mainly because it had water available, it served as route for freight and mail, 1868, when forts were reactivated. Over it went troops, supplies, a few immigrants and pioneer ranchers. It was noted also for passage of forays of Col. Ranald Mackensie against the hostile Indians to the northwest.
After forts were abandoned in 1883, ranchers drove cattle to market over parts of the road.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1545.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 30° 29.287′ N, 100° 3.052′ W. Marker is in Roosevelt, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Allison Road (Loop State Highway 291) 0.2 miles west of Exit 438, I-10, on the left when traveling west. Located next to the Roosevelt Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roosevelt TX 76874, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Roosevelt (approx. 0.4 miles away); Coalson-Pullen Colony (approx. 3 miles away); Copperas Methodist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Capt. Gully Cowsert (approx. 4˝ miles away); Site of Fort Terrett (approx. 8.3 miles away); Doom of the Outlaws of Pegleg Station (approx. 11.7 miles away); R. M. Turner Family (approx. 12.3 miles away); Brambletye (approx. 12.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.