Site of Wood's Fort
Used by colonists of this vicinity as a protection against Indian attacks . 1828-1842 fortified residence of Zadock Woods, veteran of the War of 1812. One of the old "Three Hundred" of Austin's colonists. Oldest man killed in the "Dawson Massacre" September 18, 1842.
29.9414° N, 97.0617° W
Where to Find It
from West Point, take State 71 West about 1.5 mile in to Junction of State 71 & County Road 117 intersection (roadside park)
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi NE Joseph C. Robinson West Point
- 0.6 mi NE Woods Prairie Cemetery West Point
- 1.9 mi NW First Roadside Park in Texas La Grange
- 2.4 mi E Old Plum Grove Cemetery West Point
- 4 mi E St. Peter Lutheran Church and Prairie Valley Cemetery West Point
- 4.8 mi N William Redfield Smithville