Historical Marker
John Duncan's Fort
Historical marker location:
US 190 & hwy. 45 intersection, Richland Springs, Texas
( On US 190 at intersection of 190 and Highway 45, Richard Springs.)
Marker installed: 1968
A private, or settler's fort, built 1858. Cabins of 4 families (30 people) formed a stockade for defense against Indians. Daily a hunting party would go out for meat; other men stood guard. Residents went home to farm in spring, but through 1865 "forted up" each fall.