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A private, or settler's fort, built 1858. Cabins of 4 families (30 people) formed a stockade for defense against Indians. Daily a hunting party would go out for meat; other men stood guard. Residents went home to farm in spring, but through 1865 "forted up" each fall.
Duncan's, John, Fort is a historical marker in Richland Springs, San Saba County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in San Saba County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2717, -98.9451 near Richland Springs. The nearest cataloged historic site is Richland Springs Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Big Uncle Cemetery, Adams Cemetery, and Shiloh Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5411002775. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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