Round Rock History: Kenney Fort

A Sanctuary in the Wild Frontier

On June 6, 2024, Kenney Fort had a new historical marker was dedicated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new marker was funded by the Round Rock Preservation, a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of the city’s historic buildings and hosts educational events about local history. You can read more about the ceremony here.

Kenney Fort, a Republic of Texas-era fort, was the first pioneer settlement in what later became Williamson County. It was abandoned in the 1850s and had all but disappeared by the 1930s. This new marker stands close to the fort’s original location. There is also an existing state marker for Kenney Fort on Palm Valley Blvd. which was erected for the Texas Centennial in 1936.

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Presentation on Saturday, July 13th

Learn more about Kenney Fort from the Round Rock Preservation for free at the Round Rock Library on Saturday, 7/13, at 2pm. Frank Darr will present the history and events of the Fort.

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Round Rock Preservation

Round Rock Preservation was formed on April 5, 2016, to help save the Round Rock Stagecoach Inn from demolition & achieve other preservation projects in the future. Round Rock Preservation depends on memberships, sponsorships, & donations to accomplish preservation efforts within the City of Round Rock. And to provide education to the public about historic preservation sites and structures within the City of Round Rock. The Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization are all volunteers.

How can you get involved?

• Become an Annual Member!
• Volunteer and/or serve on a Committee!
• Sponsor a project!
• Shop!
• Donate!
• Help create awareness about the organization and their mission!

Some copy courtesy of City of Round Rock and Round Rock Preservation

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