Shelton's Fort

In 1837 Jesse Shelton (1782-1855) built a log house and stockade at this site. It served as a way station for pioneer travelers and a stronghold for settlers fleeing Indian raids. Shelton's Fort was designated a Republic of Texas Post Office in 1840. It was also the site of Methodist worship services. Shelton served on the committee to select the first Lamar County Seat and was one of the county's first justices of the peace. In 1851 George McGlasson bought the property. The settlement that grew up in this vicinity became known as McGlasson community.

Shelton's Fort is a historical marker in Roxton, Lamar County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Lamar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 89 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5180, -95.6854 near Roxton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lee Cemetery (historical marker), about 4.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lee Cemetery, Campbell Cemetery, and State Highway 5 Bridge at High Creek (Gone).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5277008226. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.