Fort Davis National Historic Site

National Park Service, Texas.

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.

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

We are approximately 2.5 hours south of Midland/Odessa starting on I-20 to HWY 17, 3.5 hours North West of Del Rio starting on HWY 90 to HWY 118, 4 hours east of El Paso starting on I-10 to HWY 118 and 7 hours west of San Antonio starting on I-10 to HWY 17.

Additional Information

  • Fort Davis National Historic Site Map
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Fort Davis National Historic Site
  • Parade GroundGarrison flag flying over the post within the box canyon Fort Davis is located.
  • Artillery CrewThe Artillery Crew stand ready for orders to post at their positions and fire the U.S. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle.
  • KitchenSpecial events bring back the smells of an 1800s Kitchen
  • CavalryThe U.S. Cavalry was utilized at Fort Davis for most of its existence. Here a soldier shows off the uniform and equipment of the 1800s.
  • Fall ColorsThis sky island habitat is known for its dramatic season changes. Fall brings the end of our rainy season allowing the bright yellow Cottonwoods to shine. In spring /summer waving grasses and wildflowers show off their vivid colors once again.

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