About this property
Fort Davis National Historic Site is a United States national historic site located in the unincorporated community of Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas. Located within the Davis Mountains of West Texas, the historic site was established in 1961 to protect one of the best remaining examples of a United States Army fort in the southwestern United States.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000045. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Davis National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Davis National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Fort Davis National Historic Site?
Fort Davis National Historic Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Davis National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Davis National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Fort Davis National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Fort Davis National Historic Site is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1961.
Can I research the history near Fort Davis National Historic Site?
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