Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Confederate President Jefferson Davis
1808-1889
Friend of Texas. Visited first as officer Mexican War 1847. As U.S. Secretary of War in 1855, built up frontier forts to open West Texas to settlers. Camels imported for patrols, hauling.
His Postmaster-General and personal aide were Texans, as were many on his general staff.
After post-war release from prison, visited state and soldiers. He once had told in wartime: "Troops from other states have their reputations to gain, but sons of the Alamo have theirs to maintain."
County named for him in 1887.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10474.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 30° 35.298′ N, 103° 53.689′ W. Marker is in Fort Davis, Texas, in Jeff Davis County. Marker is on State Street (State Highway 17/118) 0.1 miles north of Musquiz Drive (State Highway 118), on the left when traveling north. THe marker is located on the southeast side on the front lawn of the Jeff Davis County Courthouse nearby Old Fort Davis CSA monument/marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 State Street, Fort Davis TX 79734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jeff Davis County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeff Davis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort Davis CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Hometown Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeff Davis County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Davis United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Memorial Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Davis.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on October 22, 2011, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. 3. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.