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Fort Davis, Texas Travel Guide
The community of Fort Davis is one of the gateways to the Big Bend region. The community began as a US Army post in the mid-1800s, located at the intersection of two important mail routes. The community is located in the Davis Mountains, which provide a respite from the heat of the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert and make Fort Davis a favorite destination any time of year. Attractions: Fort
Davis National Historic Site. Located at the site of the fort
built to protect the 600-mile-long San Antonio-El Paso Road, Ft. Davis
is considered one of the Southwest's best examples of a frontier military
post. University of Texas McDonald Observatory. This obersvatory is considered one of the world's best astronomy research facilitiies. Map For More Information: Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce, www.fortdavis.com Photo courtesy TX Dept of Economic Development, Tourism Division
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