Cross Plains in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Mason-Camp Cooper Military Road

Photographed By Richard Denney, May 20, 2002

1. Fort Mason-Camp Cooper Military Road Marker

Inscription. 1 mile east to
Fort Mason-Camp Cooper
Military Road Route for U.S. 2nd Cavalry and supplies from San Antonio to Fort Mason (about 100 mi. S. of here) to Camp Cooper (about 65 mi. N.) in campaigns of 1851-1861 against Plains Indians. Great military men of American history traveled this road, including Robt. E. Lee (later a commanding general, C.S.A.) and Geo. T. Thomas, "Rock of Chickamauga."

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1995.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 32° 7.285′ N, 99° 10.53′ W. Marker is in Cross Plains, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker is on Southwest Fifth Street (State Highway 36) 0.2 miles west of South Comal Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in a roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cross Plains TX 76443, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort Mason-Camp Cooper Military Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Robert E. Howard

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Cross Plains Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Old Cottonwood Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); Site of Cottonwood Springs (approx. 6.1 miles away); Cottonwood Bank and Post Office (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cross Plains.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new marker in 2014; the new marker is located approx. 250 feet west of the original marker location.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Roadside Park and Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard Denney, April 20, 2014

2. Roadside Park and Creek

The park and creek where markers are located. Old marker is among trees by picnic table.

Location of Original Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014

3. Location of Original Marker

The marker was originally located in the center of the photo
The new marker is located at the pedestrian bridge to the right

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on April 30, 2014, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on December 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.