Fort Davis National Historic Site
National Historic Site 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.
Entry Fees
No additional fees
Weather Information
Summer Temperatures average a High of 95 and low of 65. Winter Temperatures average a High of 60 and a low of 20. Wind is very common and heavy rainfall is very sporadic.
Address
101 Lt. Flipper Dr. #1379, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Activities & Topics
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 Architecture and Building African American Heritage Forts Medicine Hospital Military Infantry and Militia Cavalry US Army Indigenous and Native Warrior Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Westward Expansion Animals Birds Cats (wild) Tortoises and Turtles Forests and Woodlands Geology Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views
Contact Information
Operating Hours
wednesday
8
monday
8
thursday
8
sunday
8
tuesday
8
friday
8
saturday
8