Old Fort Belknap Powder Magazine
Best preserved of the original structures at Fort Belknap. The Fort, named for its builder, Brig. Gen. W. G. Belknap (1794-1851), was one of the frontier posts placed by the Federal government along a line from the Red River to the Rio Grande to guard settlers from Indians, soon after Texas joined the Union. This was one of 9 stone and 7 picket houses on the site by 1853. Restored by the State of Texas in 1936. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
33.1516° N, 98.7408° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
W side FM 61, 2 mi. S of US 380 and 3 mi. S of Newcastle. Text plate present, RTHL medallion reported missing Feb. 2008.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Camp Belknap, C.S.A. Newcastle
- <0.1 mi SE Major Robert S. Neighbors Newcastle
- <0.1 mi SE Fort Belknap Newcastle
- 0.1 mi W Tonkawa Scouts, C.S.A. Newcastle
- 0.1 mi S Colonel William C. Young Newcastle
- 0.1 mi SE Butterfield Overland Stages Newcastle