Fort Davis Texas

[mt155]

The fort was established in 1854 and named after then Sec. of War, Jefferson Davis. It was one of the many forts along the San Antonio - El Paso road that protected travelers heading to California in search of gold and other riches. One of the first post CW commanders was Benjamin Grierson, who led that famous raid through Mississippi in 1863 in conjunction with Grant's move down the river and eventually Vicksburg. It was very very hot while we were there. Really hot.

 

[Nathanb1]

But you go to Balmorrhea afterwards and freeze your body.

 

[mt155]

But you go to Balmorrhea afterwards and freeze your body.

Of course we did. Couldn't pass that up.

 

[Nathanb1]

Of course we did. Couldn't pass that up.

One of the best experiences in Texas!

 

[nitrofd]

But you go to Balmorrhea afterwards and freeze your body.

What or where is "Balmorrhea.?

 

[mt155]

What or where is "Balmorrhea.?

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/balmorhea
A must stop if you're ever near there.

 

[nitrofd]

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/balmorhea
A must stop if you're ever near there.

Interesting.

 

[bankerpapaw]

Neat place!! Enjoyed visiting there.

 

[TinCan]

Wow, Ft. Davis looks a heck of a lot different than when I was there in the 70's.

 

[James N.]

I've never had the opportunity to visit the forts in west Texas or along the Rio Grande, so concentrated on the frontier line for my recent thread Texas Forts Trail. Maybe someday...

 

[James S.]

My wife and I love Fort Davis. Visited the Fort about 10 years ago. The McDonald Observatory is also a must when in Fort Davis.

 

[bdtex]

The fort was established in 1854 and named after then Sec. of War, Jefferson Davis. It was one of the many forts along the San Antonio - El Paso road that protected travelers heading to California in search of gold and other riches. One of the first post CW commanders was Benjamin Grierson, who led that famous raid through Mississippi in 1863 in conjunction with Grant's move down the river and eventually Vicksburg. It was very very hot while we were there. Really hot.

That is a great picture.

 

[Seduzal]

Another trip for my bucket list! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Aussie Billy Sherman]

Fantastic picture that.

 

[Mr. King]

My grandfather was a truck driver for 55 years, and I was lucky enough to ride along with him when I was a kid. about 20 years ago, during my Thanksgiving break from school, we were on our was back from Colorado and we swung through Roswell, NM, stopping for dinner, then we stopped in Fort Davis, TX the next day at a tomato packing plant. I remember that it seemed like their was one road in, and one road out. Their was no where to get diesel fuel except for regular gas stations, and I had to teach my old grandpaw how to "pay at the pump" because the stations were closed for some reason.
We had tamales from an old Mexican lay in a food truck, and to this very day, they are the best tamales I've ever had.
I'd give me right arm for another road trip in the 18 wheeler with the old man. RIP Pawpaw!

Fort Davis was a beautiful place. It was definitely in the middle of no where.

So, I can say I've been to Fort Davis.

 

[mt155]

 

[civilwarincolor]

The McDonald Observatory is also a must when in Fort Davis.

Can you see the Golden Arches from the observatory?

 

[Nathanb1]

Can you see the Golden Arches from the observatory?

Actually, you can see the universe!