Built about 1828 - used as a place of defense against the Indians and known as Moore's Fort in honor of its builder and owner, John Henry Moore, 1800-1880, noted Indian fighter and commander of the Texans at the Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835 - The City of La Grange was established May 17, 1831 on his land.

Marker is on North Main Street north of West Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north.

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