Fort Davis National Historic Site, Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas
Historic Site

Fort Davis National Historic Site

Fort Davis · Texas

Overview

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.

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Weather

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.

Key Facts

TypeHistoric Site
DesignationNational Historic Site

Official Website

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person$10.00

Per Person entry.

Entrance - Motorcycle$15.00

Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Private Vehicle$20.00

Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)

Commercial Entrance - Sedan$20.00

Commercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Van$40.00

Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)

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