Site of Lacy's Fort
Built before 1835 as a home and trading post by Martin Lacy, Indian agent for the Mexican government. Used as a place of refuge after the massacre of the Killough family, October 5, 1838. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
31.6344° N, 95.0935° W
Where to Find It
about 1.5 miles west of Alto on SH 21, west of CR 2902, west side of the road at pullout
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi NE Site of the Delaware Indian Village Alto
- 1.1 mi N Camp Alto, World War II Prisoner of War Camp Alto
- 1.6 mi NE A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church Alto
- 1.7 mi NE Stella Salmon Hill Alto
- 1.7 mi NE Robert F. Mitchell Alto
- 1.7 mi NE Terrell Lodge No. 83 Alto