Fort Davis National Historic Site preserves a frontier Army post

The U.S. Army established Fort Davis in 1854 to protect travelers on the San Antonio–El Paso Road. After the Civil War, African American soldiers (later known as Buffalo Soldiers) were assigned here. The 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry served at the fort from 1867 to 1885. They built telegraph lines, patrolled trade routes, and played a key role in the 1879–1880 Victorio Campaign against Apache raiders in the region.

The Army closed the fort in 1891. The National Park Service now maintains the site at 101 Lt. Flipper Dr. in Fort Davis. You can walk four miles of trails, explore historic buildings, and visit exhibits on both the military history and the lives of the Buffalo Soldiers. The NPS describes it as one of the best-surviving examples of an Indian Wars frontier military post in the Southwest. Check the NPS website for current fees and hours before visiting.