Fort Milam

Marlin, Falls Co., Texas

From Marlin, take FM 712 about 4 miles SW to FM 2027, then Go south 2 miles to local road. Take road east .7 miles to Brazos River Falls.

Year Erected: 1936

     Built at the capital of Robertson's Colony named in 1834 Sarahville De Viesca in honor of his mother Sarah Robertson and the Governor of Texas, Agustin DeViesca. Soon after its name was changed to Milam, December 27, 1835, a ranging company built the fort as a protection to the settlers against hostile Indians.