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.