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Forts Trail Region
Abilene
FRONTIER REDUX Abilene owes its county seat to its founding fathers, local ranchers and businessmen who met with H. C. Whithers, the Texas and Pacific Railway townsite locator, for a friendly little…
The Forts Trail Region was once the wild frontier where soldiers built garrisons linking wild country and unsettled lands, while protective Native Americans defended their traditional hunting grounds.
Come hear the stories and explore the places where history was made—and make your own memories!
Visit a historic site, tour a museum, or check out the local sites, shops, and eateries. The trail highlights a Spanish presidio and eight historic frontier forts and the communities and attractions that surround them. Take the trail or explore the region!
Forts Trail Region
Abilene
FRONTIER REDUX Abilene owes its county seat to its founding fathers, local ranchers and businessmen who met with H. C. Whithers, the Texas and Pacific Railway townsite locator, for a friendly little…
Forts Trail Region
De Leon
The Texas Central Railroad reached the Leon River valley in 1881, enroute to Colorado, and established De Leon to attract Southern cotton farmers to this fertile area. By 1910 the Mexican boll…
Forts Trail Region
1701 N. US Hwy 283 Albany, TX 76430 (325) 762-3592 Website
Forts Trail Region
228 State Park Road 61 Jacksboro, TX 76458 (940) 567-3506 Website
Forts Trail Region
117 North High Brady, TX 76825 (325) 597-0526 Website
Forts Trail Region
510 Third Street Graham, TX 76450 (940) 549-1470 Website
Forts Trail Region
San Angelo
CONCHO RIVER PEARL San Angelo started out on the right foot for Texas heritage travelers, particularly when it comes to frontier history and early Texas architecture. The townsite, originally a trading post…