Fort Belknap

Fort Belknap is a military installation from the 1800s with several restored structures including a magazine and granary building. The structures occupy an original frontier outpost site designed for border surveillance and settlement protection.

An Army officer established this frontier station in 1851 to prevent raids from Kiowa and Comanche groups on settlers. The post later became the base for important expeditions exploring western territories.

The place reveals how soldiers and their families lived here, with traces of their daily routines visible in the restored buildings. Visitors can sense how closely protection and ordinary life were intertwined on the frontier.

The grounds are open during daytime hours with paths through the various structures and across the site. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths are unpaved and the terrain can be uneven in places.

An important officer stationed a noted cavalry unit here that later contributed to discoveries about western geography. This military base served as the starting point for an expedition that filled geographical gaps about the region.

Location: Texas

Location: Young County

Location: Newcastle

Inception: June 24, 1851

Address: SH 251, S of Newcastle

GPS coordinates: 33.15084,-98.74111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57