Fort Croghan

Fort Croghan Museum is a military history site near Burnet displaying multiple restored structures from the frontier period, including a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, powder storage building, and stagecoach station. The grounds preserve the original layout of this former fort, allowing visitors to understand how each building served its purpose.

The United States established Fort Croghan in 1849 as part of a chain of four forts protecting Texas settlements from threats. The installation closed in 1853 when military protection in this area was no longer required.

The museum displays how life unfolded in this region during the 1800s, with objects and papers showing daily routines of early settlers. Visitors walk through original structures to understand how people worked, lived, and organized their communities during that era.

The museum offers free entry and operates during regular hours throughout the week from its location on Buchanan Drive in Burnet. Since the grounds contain multiple buildings spread across the area, visitors should plan enough time to walk through each structure at a comfortable pace.

The museum grounds extend across rolling terrain from Hamilton Creek to Post Mountain, showing the fort's actual geographic setting in the landscape. This natural spread helps visitors understand how the original installation was strategically positioned in relation to the surrounding area.

Location: Burnet County

GPS coordinates: 30.75694,-98.23750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07