Historical Marker
Sentry Building
Historical marker location:
US 190, W of Menard at Fort McKavett, Menard, Texas
( in Ft. McKavett from Menard take US 190 17 miles W to FM 864, take FM 864 SW 6 miles to Fort McKavett)
Marker installed: 1968
Officer-of-the-day station and sentry post on north road to Fort Concho.
Constructed 1852, by 8th infantry; Fort McKavett provided protection for settlers from Indians.
Guadalupe River cypress with native limestone.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1968.