As I headed north from Big Bend toward Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, my other destination on this trip, I made a quick decision (as
in a sudden left turn) to visit Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis,
Texas.
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| A nicely protected historical site |
The fort, in operation from 1854 to 1891, was built to provide
protection and escort for settlers, freighters, mail coaches and prospectors
traveling the San Antonio- El Paso Road – many headed for the California gold
fields.
Built in a box canyon on Limpia Creek, the fort sat between
the road and Apache, Kiowa and Comanche lands.
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| A protecting wall |
It was, as you would expect,
named after Jefferson Davis. It was a Confederate fort in 1861-62.
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| A dog run building |
Many of the original buildings still stand and there are ruins of others.
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| In less good condition |
The fort is very civilized, compared to Fort Pickens. It has
large barracks, a commissary ...
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| Stockpiled supplies |
... a hospital, gracious officers’ quarters ...
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| Uniformity |
... and a
parade ground. The stables were across
the San Antonio-El Paso Road.
The fort is immaculately preserved and provides a pleasant walk through the past.
Trip date: September 24-October 7, 2014
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