Texas Historical Marker #06294
Site of Fort Merrill. Established by Captain S.M. Plummer First U.S. Infantry, February 26, 1850 as a protection to settlers against Indians. Named in honor of Captain Hamilton W. Merrill, Brevet Major, Second Dragoons, gallant officer in the Mexican War. Permanently abandoned December 1, 1855. #6294
3.5 mi. NW of Dinero, off FM 534, Dinero, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06290
Town of Dinero. Settled about 1838 by farmers and ranchers. First named "Barlow" after the local ferry operator. Townspeople were instrumental in organizing Live Oak County, 1856; started a school by 1858. About 1872, rumors of money ("Dinero" in Spanish) buried here led town to change name. A post office was established in 1885. Town buildings were moved a mile west, 1913, to be on a new rail line. In 1925 Dinero piped first natural gas to Houston. Oil, gas continue to bolster economy. Local landmark is hanging tree (200 yards southwest). Famous resident was J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964), Texas author. 1970) #6290
FM 534, Dinero, TX, United States