Black plaque № 16077

Black plaque № 16077

Martin's Gap. Mountain burial site for frontiersman Jim Martin, killed here by Indians in 1860s, when county had fewer than 500 people. Gap bore his name for 20 years. Settled in 1873 by Capt. Battle Fort, Confederate veteran and lawyer. A post office established 1884 was named Fairy to honor Mrs. Phelps, Fort's beloved young daughter. #3230

by Texas Historical Commission #03230 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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