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Fort Davis National Historic SiteTheme(s): African American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
Soldiers from Fort Davis, a key post in West Texas, helped open the area to settlement and protected travelers and merchants along the San Antonio-El Paso Road from 1854 to 1891.
Today the fort is regarded as the best preserved in the Southwest. The site, which contains 474 acres, was authorized on September 8, 1961 and established on July 4, 1963.
Accessibility:
Restrooms, the visitor center/museum, and three of the restored historic structures are wheelchair accessible. An electric cart is available on a first-come/first-served basis for the physically challenged.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Hiking | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Directions to Fort Davis National Historic Site
Plane:
Airport facilities for private airplanes are available at Marfa (20 miles) and Alpine (25 miles). Commercial air service at Midland-Odessa (160 miles) and El Paso (200 miles).
Car:
The site can be reached from I-10 or US 90.
Public Transportation
No public transportation available.
Attractions:
Davis Mountains State Park
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
University of Texas McDonald Observatory
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