Site of Woods' 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
Marker is on State Highway 71, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org