Mar 3, 2024 · Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located to protect emigrants, mail coaches, and freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio-El Paso Road and on the Chihuahua Trail.

Fort Davis National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the unincorporated community of Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas. Located within the Davis Mountains of West Texas, the historic site was established in 1961 to protect one of the best remaining examples of a United States Army fort in the southwestern ...

May 29, 2024 · You will need 1 to 2 hours to enjoy the beauty and history of Fort Davis. Begin your tour at the visitor center and view the 15-minute orientation film. Listen to bugle calls while visiting the six furnished buildings restored to the 1880s …

Fort Davis National Historic Site commemorates the service of these brave African-American soldiers to the nation and tells the story of their impact on military history. Established in 1854, Fort Davis was important in guarding and establishing America’s western frontier.

Jan 1, 2025 · Fort Davis National Historic Site, on the northern edge of the town of Fort Davis, can be reached from north or south via Texas highways 17 and 118 and from the west via Texas highways 505, 166, and 17.

Fort Davis National Historic Site is not just a monument to the past; it’s a living reminder of the significant role the military played in shaping the American West. The Fort Davis National Historic Site is open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm.

Today, twenty-four roofed buildings and over 100 ruins and foundations are part of Fort Davis National Historic Site. Five of the historic buildings have been refurnished to the 1880s, making it easy for visitors to envision themselves being at the fort at the height of its development.