Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site — Attraction in Fredericksburg

This is a very nice piece of history with an open field and several buildings that can be walked through containing artifacts to help one appreciate life in a fort in Texas the early 1800s. I walked into one of the cells in the guardhouse to get a brief sense of how dreadful it must have been to be locked up in there in the heat. The host at the visitor center was extremely informative and friendly and explained the fort’s and town’s history and showed me the original treaty stone made with the Commanches and I think 7 other native tribes. He explained that it is only one of two remaining treaties still in force in...

If you are looking for something spectacular and grandiose, this is not it. Instead, Ft Martin Scott is an excellent example of a pre-civil war outpost. Though small compared to more well known locations, it is still a great way to expand your knowledge on an aspect of US/Texas history that most Americans have no information on. There is a seasonal volunteer who can give some perspective on the location, but a self-guided tour is certainly sufficient. Include this as part of a visit to Fredericksburg if you are looking for something to do for about an...

I enjoy visiting historical sites. This place needs the traffic and donations for being such an integral part of Texas history. Please stop by. If you can donate, please do so. Fort Martin Scott deserves much more attention and financial support! The people in the visitors center were knowledgeable & friendly and enthusiastically answered questions. It's a self-guided tour set on some beautiful acreage. The trees are worth the trip. These old oaks are so majestic and have seen...