Historical Marker

Site of a Twin Blockhouse

Historical marker location:
385 N. Main St., La Grange, Texas
( 385 N. Main St., La Grange.)
Marker installed: 1936

Built about 1828; used as a place of defense against the Indians and known as Moore's Fort in honor of its builder and owner, John Henry Moore, 1800-1880, noted Indian fighter and commander of the Texans at the Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835. The City of La Grange was established May 17, 1831 on his land.