Details for Fort Gates, Site of
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5099001983
Data
| Marker Number | 1983 |
| Atlas Number | 5099001983 |
| Marker Title | Fort Gates, Site of |
| Index Entry | Fort Gates |
| Address | |
| City | Gatesville |
| County | Coryell |
| UTM Zone | |
| UTM Easting | |
| UTM Northing | |
| Subject Codes | forts |
| Marker Year | 1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From Gatesville, take US 84 U.S. mi SE (Marker is off roadside) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text | First settlement in Coryell County. Established by Brevet Colonel W. R. Montgomery, 8th U.S.Infantry October 26, 1849, on the military post road between Austin and Fort Graham as a protection of the frontier against hostile Indians. Named in honor of Collinson R. Gates, gallant officer in the Mexican War. Abandoned in March 1852, as the frontier line had advanced further westward. Used as a place of defense by settlers during Indian raids. First county seat of Coryell County, February 4 - May 27, 1854 when Gatesville was established. |