| Marker Number |
4642 |
| Atlas Number |
5327004642 |
| Marker Title |
Sentry Building |
| Index Entry |
Sentry Building |
| Address |
US 190, W of Menard at Fort McKavett |
| City |
Menard |
| County |
Menard |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
394275 |
| UTM Northing |
3410945 |
| Subject Codes |
buildings; forts; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
in Ft. McKavett from Menard take US 190 17 miles W to FM 864, take FM 864 SW 6 miles to Fort McKavett |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Officer-of-the-day station and sentry post on north road to Fort Concho. Constructed 1852, by 8th infantry; Fort McKavett provided protection for settlers from Indians. Guadalupe River cypress with native limestone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1968 |
