Established 1851 to protect frontier from Indians, the post suffered a series of hardships; was abandoned in 1854. Historians say desertions were frequent due to monotony and loneliness. The fort burned shortly after abandonment;
Abilene, TX FortsFriendly travel counselors and travel information kiosks are ready to assist in your discovery of Abilene, the TexasForts Trail, and the 63-county "TexasFrontier" region. In addition, see the big picture of the frontier of Texas between 1780 and 1880
Abilene, TX Learning CentersHome of Air Combat Command's historic 7th Wing. Currently flies B-1B Lancers and C-130H Hercules. The base's Linear Air Park contains 30 aircraft from World War II to the present. Aircraft are displayed along Arnold Blvd., a main base thoroughfare.
Abilene, TX Military BasesLocated on the east side of the square, next to City Hall, museum provides timeline of Concho County's development from early...
Housed in two-story 1925 bank building that remains in original condition. Exhibits include old telephone system, organ, bedr...
Opened inFall 2002, museum in former post office features historic mural painted byAlexander Hogue, a permanent collection, s...
On the old Ozark Trail and Route 66, Dot shares her amazing and eclectic collections gathered from a lifetime of working on t...
Family owned pick-your-own apple orchard, open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., year round. We feature 6000 apple trees with 2...