Site of Fort Boggy
Here a blockhouse was constructed in 1840 as headquarters for the Boggy and Trinity Rangers commanded by Captain Thomas N. B. Greer. A community retained the name Fort Boggy for a number of years.
31.1939° N, 95.9830° W
Where to Find It
from Centerville, take SH 75 about 4.5 mi. S, marker is to the west, off road, just N of Boggy Creek bridge, in area being developed for future state park
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi W Fort Boggy Centerville
- 1.5 mi SE Leon County Leona
- 2.8 mi S Site of the First Court House Built in Leon County Leona
- 3.1 mi S Wm. B. Middleton Leona
- 3.3 mi SE John Durst Leona
- 4.3 mi N First United Methodist Church of Centerville Centerville