Fort Duncan, Historic military fort in Eagle Pass, Texas, United States
Fort Duncan contains seven restored buildings from its operational period, including the Commander's Headquarters and a stone hospital along the Rio Grande.
Established in 1849 by Captain Sidney Burbank with three companies of the First United States Infantry to protect the Texas frontier along the Mexican border.
The Fort Duncan Museum exhibits military artifacts, documents, and photographs that demonstrate the development of the Texas-Mexico border region during the 19th century.
Fort Duncan Museum offers on-site parking, accessible pathways, restroom facilities, and guided tours through the restored military buildings and grounds.
The fort served as a customs point for Confederate cotton trade with Mexico during the Civil War, maintaining economic relations across the Rio Grande.
Location: Eagle Pass
Address: Bounded by Monroe and Garrison Sts,. city limits on the S, and the Rio Grande on the W
Website: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fort-duncan
GPS coordinates: 28.70144,-100.50526
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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