Fort Davis National Historic Site

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf archaeological site
gptkbp:accessibility Open year-round
gptkbp:admissionFee Yes
gptkbp:architecturalStyle 19th-century military architecture
gptkbp:area approximately 470 acres
gptkbp:attraction Historical site
gptkbp:climate Semi-arid climate
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Local volunteer programs
Partnerships with schools
Events with local organizations
gptkbp:coordinates 30.5881° N, 104.0202° W
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Representation of frontier life
Symbol_of_military_history_in_Texas
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Self-guided tours
Ranger-led programs
gptkbp:established 1961
gptkbp:events Living history events
Cultural demonstrations
gptkbp:features Historic buildings
Visitor center
gptkbp:featuresExhibits Displays on local ecology
Displays on military history
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:Buffalo_Soldiers
Settlers
Military commanders
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:Indian_Wars
Post-Civil War era
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Military outpost during westward expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fort Davis National Historic Site
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:McDonald_Observatory
gptkb:Davis_Mountains_State_Park
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:National_Park_System
gptkbp:renovated Ongoing preservation projects
gptkbp:researchInterest Historical research
Archaeological studies
gptkbp:significance Preservation of military history
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Chihuahuan_Desert
gptkb:Davis_Mountains
gptkbp:sustainability Energy-efficient practices
Environmental conservation initiatives
gptkbp:training Available nearby
gptkbp:visitors Picnic areas
Restrooms
Gift shop
over 50,000 annually
gptkbp:wildlife Mammals
Reptiles
Various species of birds