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Fort McKavett State Historic Site

Standing atop a windswept remote hill in Menard County, the buildings of a 150-year-old West Texas fort beckons curious visitors to the site that is now considered one of the best preserved and most intact examples of a Texas Indian Wars (1850–75) military post. Take in spectacular Hill Country vistas and experience early West Texas life through the real stories of the infantrymen, Buffalo Soldiers, women and children who lived at what Gen. William T. Sherman once described as "the prettiest post in Texas." Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Admission charge. From Menard, travel west 17 miles and six miles south on F.M. 864. 325/396-2358. www.visitfortmckavett.com.

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FM 864 Rd & FM 1674 Rd
Fort McKavett, Texas
Phone: 325/396-2358

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Hours

Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.

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