Fort Davis National Historic Site

101 Lt. Flipper Dr. #1379, Fort Davis, TX, 79734, United States

Fort Davis National Historic Site

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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.

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • Craft Demonstrations
    • Food
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Hiking
    • Backcountry Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Living History
    • Historic Weapons Demonstration
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Birdwatching
    • Park Film
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping
    • Bookstore and Park Store
    • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

    About Fort Davis National Historic Site

    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.