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 |