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
by Texas Historical Commission #06294 of the Texas Historical Marker series
Colour: black
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