Historical Marker
Site of Fort Colorado
Historical marker location:
5300 block MLK (FM 969), Austin, Texas
( 5300 bl E MLK Jr Blvd (FM 969) near intersection with Russett Hill Dr)
Marker installed: 1936
(Also called Coleman’s Fort) June, 1836 - November, 1838.
Established and first commanded by Colonel Robert M. Coleman.
Succeeded by Capt. Michael Andrews and Capt. William M. Eastland.
An extreme frontier outpost occupied by Texas Rangers to protect Anglo-American civilization from savage Indians in this vicinity. (1936).