The camp was located 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Fredericksburg on Baron's Creek, and eventually consisted of a complex of 21 buildings.

[7] The Eighth Military Department renamed the camp in December 1849 for Major Martin Scott, who was killed at the Battle of Molino del Rey in the Mexican War in 1847.

[8] As the settlers pushed farther west, Fort Martin Scott lost its strategic significance.

The company left Fort Martin Scott on February 15, along with other 8th Infantry units that had recently arrived.

The Eighth Military Department ordered that Fort Martin Scott close in December 1853.

On May 9, 1847, prior to the establishment of Fort Martin Scott, an expedition under John O. Meusebach negotiated the nongovernmental Treaty Between the Comanche and the German Immigration Company.

In return, the government would establish trading posts and give the tribes blacksmiths and school teachers.

[14] Johann Wolfgang Braeutigam (1829–1884) emigrated with his family from Kaltenlengsfeld, Germany, and arrived at Indianola on Dec 1845.

Located at 1606 East Main Street (Highway 290), the site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

The plans are for an educational complex that will focus on the heritage of not only the Texas Rangers, but also Fort Martin Scott and Gillespie County.