The Fort Davis National Historic Site was dedicated on April 4. 1966. by thenFirst Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. "Lady Bird" Johnson and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall. The post. located In the heart of the scenic Davis Mountains In west Texas. Is recognized as having a major role in the history of the Southwestern frontier. From 1854 to 1891. troops based at the post guarded Immigrants. freighters. and stagecoaches on the San AntonioEl Paso road from hostile Comanche and Apache Indians. Fort Davis Is also known as one of the first posts in the West to receive black soldiers. Including 2d Lt.
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