Moore's Fort

Not to be confused with Fort Moore.

Moore's Fort is a twin blockhouse in Round Top, Texas. Built by John Henry Moore in 1828, it is the oldest building in Fayette County.[1] It was originally built in La Grange as shelter for settlers from Comanche raids.[2] It was later moved to Round Top for restoration. A historical marker sits at the original location in La Grange.

References

  1. ^ "Antique Show Venues". Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce. http://www.roundtop.org/cat_listing.php?cat_id=antiques. Retrieved 2008-07-03. 
  2. ^ Dalton Garrett, Daphne (January 17, 2008). "Fayette County". Handbook of Texas Online. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/FF/hcf3.html. Retrieved 2008-07-03.