Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis, Texas
A panoramic view of Fort Davis, which was established on the San Antonio-El Paso Road between 1854 and 1891, 400 miles west-north-west of San Antonio. The video is taken from a scenic overlook in the low-lying volcanic mountains that hem in the rear of Fort Davis, panning from right to left. First the hospital ward comes into view, then the officer's quarters, parade ground, and enlisted men's barracks. Only some of the structures have been reconstructed, others left in an arrested state of decay or just outlines on the ground. The modern-day town of Fort Davis (about a thousand people) is just beyond. Towards the end of the video, you can faintly hear the noontime bugle call. The location is now a national historic site, and also one of the best preserved among the dozens of forts and camps formed throughout the state in the nineteenth century.
Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas Part 1
We visited Fort Davis National Historic Site and discovered a lot of history in West Texas. There are a lot of buildings there that show the various layouts and phases the post went through. This is a 2 part series and both are long, but so worth watching if you are into history as I am. I hope you enjoy Part 1 and come back to see Part 2 upon its release.
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Photos taken in Fort Davis NHS - August 2012.
Fort Davis National Historic Site | A Frontier Military Post
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A key post in the defense system of west Texas, Fort Davis played a major role in the history of the Southwest from 1854 to 1891. Troops protected emigrants, freighters, mail coaches and travelers on the San Antonio to El Paso road. Today it is one of the best remaining examples of a frontier military post and a vivid reminder of the significant role played by the military in the settlement and development of the western frontier. That’s just a small part of the adventure and beauty you’ll find here!
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Fort Davis National Historic Site, TX
I spent the weekend from Dec. 17th to 20th, 2015 in Davis Mountain State Park, TX. I needed psychological rest and exercise to regain my health.
Fort Davis Texas Vlog 15
We made a trip to Ft Davis Texas. I show you not only the town and Courthouse inside and out, but the State Park too. We take you on 3 trails as well. I think you will like this outing.
Fort Davis - a bit of West Texas history and a peek at the grounds
Here is a look at Fort Davis. We talk a bit about the fort's history and then bring you along for some of the tour. Visiting forts is a great way to get a feel for what the frontier was like. Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching! For more on the fort visit our blog at:
Firing a Civil War Ordnance--Fort Davis National Historic Site.mp4
A brief demonstration and then a real firing (be sure to watch to the very end for noise and smoke!) of a civil war era ordnance (you'll want to call it a cannon) at Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, TX on the Texas Mountain Trail. For travel information for the region, visit: texasmountaintrail.com
Old West Heritage at Fort Davis National Historic Site
Today’s adventure takes us back out to West Texas to visit a national historical treasure nestled at the foot of the Davis Mountains.
Fort Davis History for Kids | Fort Davis Texas | Texas History Field Trips
We took a trip to Fort Davis. This is just a brief history of what we learned about the fort and the regiments, buffalo soldiers, and Native Americans there.
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Ft. Davis National Historic Site, Texas
Day 46-2 Ft. Davis National Historic Site, Texas February 16, 2018
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Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas Part 2
This is Part 2 of our walk through of Fort Davis National Historic Site. We see a lot of the beginnings and ending of the fort in this video. At the very end I ran out of batteries in my audio recorder and my gimbal. So the last minutes were recorderd on my 5D Mark 3. So the stabilization is not there and the audio is not very good. But I know you will enjoy the first 98% that is good.
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101 Lt. Flipper Dr.
Fort Davis, TX 79734
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- Entrance Fee (Per Person) - $7.00
- Entrance Fee (Per Vehicle) - $15.00
- Entrance Fee (Per Motorcycle) - $10.00
- Fort Davis Annual Pass - $30.00
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The opening of the West is the most colorful and romanticized period in American history, and the forts of the Western frontier were silent witnesses to this history. From the Northern Plains to the Southwest, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, on the Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail, they were forerunners of settlement, bastions of refuge, centers of trade, and outposts of diplomatic and martial relations with indigenous peoples and foreign colonial powers.
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FORTS OF THE FRONTIER WEST tells the stories of these lonely and legendary posts, the people who lived there, and the events that that shaped the history of the American West.
FORT DAVIS TEXAS SPRING BREAK 2017
Davis Mountains Birding Fort Davis McDonald Observatory
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The third day of our West Texas RV trip started awesome, and got more awesome from there.
We used the Davis Mountains State Park as a base camp to explore Fort Davis National Historic Site, the McDonald Observatory, and the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop. We highly recommend all three.
The show-stopper happened at the Davis Mountains State Park. We saw so many bright, colorful birds at the Interpretive center, and got our first lightning shots ever!
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A tour of the West Texas State Parks, Balmorhea, Davis Mountains, and Fort Davis National Historic Site
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Chris and Cindy visited Fort Davis National Historic Site on May 23. Winds were gusting 35-40 mph. We took refuge in one of the restored buildings. Turn up your volume to hear the wind!
Davis Mountains State Park Campground Fort Davis Texas TX
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Davis Mountains State Park Campground in Fort Davis Texas offers 90+ full, partial and primitive hookup campsites for tent and RV camping. Excellent stargazing at night. Close to Fort Davis National Historical Park. Reasonably priced the park can accommodate most any sized RV. Hiking trails in the area and an open setting.
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