John Duncan's Fort. A private, or settler's fort, built 1858. Cabins of 4 families (30 people) formed a stockade for defense against Indians. Daily a hunting party would go out for meat; other men stood guard. Residents went home to farm in spring, but through 1865 "forted up" each fall. #2775
by Texas Historical Commission #02775 of the Texas Historical Marker series
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