Fort McKavett State Historic Site

Located North of Fort Mckavett, less than an hours drive from Junction.
The Texas  Parks  and Wildlife Department opened Fort McKavett SHS to the public in 1968. General William T. Sherman once called the fort “the prettiest post in Texas .” Looking out across the rolling hills from the high ground at Fort  McKavett , the visitor today sees the same landscape that soldiers scanned 150 years ago. The site totals 79.5 acres and is located 23 miles west of Menard at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Visitors can explore restored buildings including the 1874 hospital which currently houses the interpretive center; officers' quarters dating from the 1850s to the 1880s; an 1870s barracks; the post headquarters; bakery; dead house; and sinks or latrines.  Apart from the post hospital and current furnishing projects, the buildings are empty.

Attractions include natural springs, over 25 restored historical buildings including ruins, 15 roofed, and some refurnished. Restored buildings include the 1870 hospital which houses the interpretive center and restrooms; an officers' quarters; a school house; a barracks; the post headquarters; a bakery; a deadhouse; and sinks. The site hosts scheduled living history programs.

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For more information call (325) 396-2358 or click on their link but, jot down our phone number first in case you get lost in cyberspace.

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