Fort Davis, TX

About Fort Davis

• • Ty Mitchell, a country music singer, was born and raised in Fort Davis.
• • The McDonald Observatory's modern visitor programs originated in Fort Davis.
• • Its location along the San Antonio-El Paso Road established the town.
• • A local legend claims a ghost haunts the Hotel Limpia's halls.
• • The silver boom in nearby Shafter led to Fort Davis's economic growth.
• • It's named for Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, established in 1854.
• • The population is around 1,050, smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 5,050 feet, it boasts cooler summers than most Texas cities.
• • Tourism and hospitality drive the local economy.
• • A sense of peaceful isolation permeates the town's atmosphere.
• • The El Paso Chihuahuas are the closest minor league baseball team.
• • Fort Davis High School won the state six-man football championship in 1995.
• • The Davis Mountains are formed from volcanic activity during the Tertiary period.
• • McDonald Observatory sits atop Mount Locke, offering dark skies for astronomical viewing.
• • Limpia Creek flows through the town, providing a vital water source.
• • The Montezuma quail, a colorful bird, inhabits the grassy slopes of the Davis Mountains.
• • The area features a variety of oak trees, including Emory and gray oaks.
• • Evidence suggests the area was inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Apache.
• • In 1880, the Buffalo Soldiers helped quell a Victorio raid near Fort Davis.
• • Fort Davis National Historic Site showcases well-preserved 19th-century military buildings, dating back to 1854.
• • Highway 17, the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop, offers panoramic views.

Artists From Fort Davis

Songs About Fort Davis

Nearby Places