Ruins of Camp Colorado
Originally established on the Colorado River by the United States Army as a protection for the frontier against hostile Indians; moved in August, 1856, to this site; abandoned by Federal troops February 26, 1861. The site became the property in 1870 of Henry Sackett (1851-1928), who built his home here in 1879. From here he, with Maltby's Rangers, in 1874, pursued the bands of Big Foot and Jape, Comanche chiefs, and defeated them.
31.8827° N, 99.2652° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
From Coleman take SH 206 about 5.3 miles; head east on FM 2302 about 6 miles. Head south on dirt road about 1.6 miles to marker (on private property).
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Camp Colorado Guard House Coleman
- 0.4 mi E Camp Colorado Cemetery
- 1.7 mi NW Kin Elkins Home Coleman
- 5.1 mi E Fairview Cemetery Brownwood vicinity
- 6.1 mi SE Mud Creek Cemetery Bangs
- 8.7 mi NE Smith Cemetery Brownwood