Established by the Army in 1848, immediately after the Mexican War, the fort
was in continuous use until May 1946. It was originally among a series of border
forts guarding against attacks and was the base for the border patrol. The old
guardhouse, chapel, warehouse, living quarters, infirmary, commander's house and
commissary are now Laredo Community College department facilities and housing
for faculty and students. The original earthen fort is now an educational
institution and home to the Paso del Indio Trail. West End of Washington Street
on the banks of the Rio Grande.
City: Laredo
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
