Fort Clark

Fort Clark is a former military installation near Brackettville, located on elevated ground next to Las Moras Springs and featuring limestone buildings and military structures from the 1800s. The ruins and restored structures are spread across the landscape and reveal how a frontier outpost was organized during that era.

The post was established in 1852 as a strategic military outpost to protect the Mexican border and safeguard trade routes to El Paso. Throughout the 1800s, various regiments rotated through the station, reflecting shifting needs in frontier defense and border security.

The Seminole-Negro Indian Scout Cemetery holds the graves of soldiers who served at this frontier installation and represents their presence in the region's story. Walking through this burial ground, visitors encounter names and markers that speak to generations of service and belonging.

The site is easily reached by well-marked roads, and visitors can explore the ruins and restored buildings on foot across the grounds. The visitor center provides orientation and information to help understand the layout and historical background of the location.

The springs that drew the military to this location were named by Spanish explorers after the mulberry trees that grew there, making water the key reason the army selected this spot. Today, these natural springs still flow on the grounds, connecting the place to its original appeal.

Location: Brackettville

Address: Off U.S. 90

GPS coordinates: 29.30592,-100.42038

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41