1606 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
830-997-9895
overview : Site of first Federal fort established in Texas, 1848, (three years after Texas joined the U.S.) to guard the frontier from Indians. But German settlers had already arrived and established a treaty of friendship with the Comanches. Perhaps unique among Indian treaties, it was never broken by either side.
collections : Fort with 21 buildings served until 1853. The only original structure still standing was the post guardhouse, now restored. Visitor center and the model of the fort and plans for extensive restoration. - Also on display are artifacts, documents, and fascinating details about trade in bear grease, sugar, rice, and coffee. Beef was four cents a pound. Operated by the Fredericksburg Heritage Foundation; two miles east on U.S. 290.
topics : military
