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Built in 1854, Fort Davis guarded West Texas trails and later housed Buffalo Soldiers; now it’s a national landmark.

Established in 1851, the fort honors Lt. George Mason, killed in 1846 during the Mexican–American War near Brownsville.

The Bush Family Home, restored to the 1950s, reflects a political legacy and is recognized as an official NRHP site.

Fort Concho, built in 1867, is a restored frontier Army post in San Angelo, central to West Texas military history.

Magoffin Home, built in 1875, is an adobe mansion in El Paso showcasing Territorial style and pioneer family history.

This 27-acre Lubbock site preserves U.S. ranching history with historic buildings, exhibits, and living heritage events.

Mason Square Museum covers 1847–1877 history with exhibits on Fort Mason, settlers, Native life, and the Hoodoo War.

Fort Griffin holds Texas Longhorns, historic ruins, and stargazing; it's a State Archeological Landmark and NRHP site.

Founded in 1915, Rio Vista Farm aided the needy and later played a key role in the Bracero U.S.–Mexico labor program.

Around 1858, Hueco Tanks served as a relay station, because of its water sources, for The Butterfield Overland Mail Co.

The 1912 Slaton Harvey House is a restored Mission Revival B&B, museum, and event venue on an active BNSF rail line.

This Hill Country fort preserves Indian Wars history through restored buildings, surviving ruins and West Texas views.

Fort Lancaster, built in the 1850s, guarded westward routes; its ruins echo the sights and stories of frontier Texas.

Founded in 1682, the Old Socorro Mission served Spanish settlers and displaced Puebloans after the Pueblo Revolt.