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    Fort Martin Scott

    4.1 (14 reviews)
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    Mark N. T.

    I like outdoor museums that have a lot of historic buildings. Fort Martin was one of them. The museum was big. But most of the buildings were locked. I just watched them outside. The day was so cold that I had to leave earlier. The admission was free. I used a clean bathroom of the Texas Rangers Pavilion. If you want to go to a restroom, please stop by.

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    Donna M.

    This is a nice place to check out away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street in Fredericksburg and the nearby wineries. Quiet and not too big, it's perfect opportunity to get your steps in while learning about history and enjoying the landscape. The property backs up to Baron Creek and is shaded by several enormous, majestic oak trees. Viewing the trees alone makes the visit worthwhile. Small visitor center at beginming has a docent who can provide interesting facts about the fort that was active for less than ten years. One original building, the garrison/guard house, still stands and is closest to the creek. Quarters for officers and for enlisted men have been reconstructed. This is one of a few forts in Texas built to keep settlers safe from maurading Indians who lived on the land before them. The soldiers at Fort Martin Scott found a way to make peace with the Indians, and no battles with natives were ever fought in/around the fort.

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    Amanda S.

    I went on a quick getaway during COVID and decided to check out Fort Martin Scott. It ended up being super safe. There was hardly anyone there and it was all outdoors. I enjoyed the walk of the property and reading about the history. The fort seems to have been preserved well. Perhaps the most eye catching thing I thought were the huge oak trees. If you are in the area I'd definitely recommend getting away from the hustle and bustle of the town square and come check out this Fort.

    Mindy H.

    If you want a break from visiting the wineries on 290 and an opportunity to stretch your legs, then you should check out For Martin Scott. Fort Martin Scott is owned and operated by the City of Fredericksburg. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. You can choose how long your stay is for, as the tour of the vicinity is self guided. Furry friends are allowed to come along on your cultural visit as long as they remain on leash. On-site parking is free and available at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center next door. You just need to check in at the Texas Rangers Pavilion. This was the first U.S. military post to be established on the western frontier of Texas on December 5, 1848. It was created to protect the town of Fredericksburg from the local Native American tribes and patrolled the San Antonio to California Road. It was originally named Camp Houston, but renamed a year later in honor of Lt. Col. Martin Scott who was killed in the battle of Molina Del Ray. The Fort only operated for 5 years, and closed in 1853 as the frontier continued to expand west. The Fort originally had 21 buildings. A few of those buildings have been restored. One of these buildings now houses the visitor center. The only original structure was built in 1849 out of native limestone and served as the post's guardhouse. The path that guides you through the Fort grounds is well marked with various informative signs. You can even walk through the few restored buildings onsite. As they raise more money, they plan to restore more buildings. There isn't much to see, but it's a nice walk, a look back at our history, and it's free! The volunteer in the visitor center was extremely friendly and informative. They do have the ability to take credit card donations inside, and their are items for purchase in their little gift shop. The visitor center also has bathrooms. In the Spring and Fall of each year they have history re-enactments and family fun activities. The spring program will be this year April 28-29. You can purchase tickets for these special events.

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    National Historic District Fredericksburg

    National Historic District Fredericksburg

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    I love Fredericksburg. It looks like a German town. I love beer and food. I walked around Main…read morestreet. There were a lot of beautiful buildings. Nowadays, I saw many Hispanics. I heard a lot of Spanish. Germans might dissapear. But I still could see some legacies. Please visit Fredericksburg!

    Old limestone houses! This Historic District is in the…read morenational register of historical places. It's a few square blocks around Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg. The Historic District is a fun, pedestrian friendly area that's a cool walk to wander. The buildings in the district were mostly built in the 1840's-1880's and later. There's a lot of limestone in the area, so the German settlers built Texas versions of their houses back home in Germany. The structures vary from old log cabins to impressive stone churches. Be sure to check out the Sunday Houses, which are town homes for people who lived out in the boonies, so they could come to town and do church stuff, and trade. The district is safe, there's always cops patrolling the area, and this town runs a bit slower than the big city. You can legally walk around in this district with an open beer! Cheers! They have a map on the internet of an official route, which shows off a few old churches, a few cool old homes, and some public buildings. Overall, there's more than 700 old structures in this district. The map shows off some of the highlights. It's a great stroll through Texas history!

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