Details for Site of Fort Boggy

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5289009623

Data

Marker Number 9623
Atlas Number 5289009623
Marker Title Site of Fort Boggy
Index Entry Fort Boggy, Site of
Address
City Centerville
County Leon
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 216530
UTM Northing 3455148
Subject Codes forts
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location from Centerville, take SH 75 about 4.5 mi. S, marker is to the west, off road, just N of Boggy Creek bridge, in area being developed for future state park
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Here a blockhouse was constructed in 1840 as headquarters for the Boggy and Trinity Rangers commanded by Captain Thomas N. B. Greer. A community retained the name Fort Boggy for a number of years.

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