Forgive the pun on words, I just couldn’t resist! Yes our day was in ruins, or should I say, WE were walking among the ruins at Fort Davis Historic Site. This fort was in use from 1858 to 1891, sometimes by the Federal Government, at other times the Confederate Army controlled it. This history lesson didn’t revolve around the North VS the South, but making travel safe between San Antonio and El Paso.
This is a view of the enlisted officer's quarters. They are in different stages of restoration.
The cottonwoods are starting to turn colors at Fort Davis.
This is how the chapel used to look. It was used for a lot of different functions. From Monday through Friday, it served as a school. On Friday nights the officer's families had dances there, and on Sunday mornings, it was used for church services!
This how the chapel looks today. Not much left.
The partially restored commisary, which was in used from 1883 to 1891. It served not only Fort Davis, but sub-posts up to 140 miles away. Most of the supplies came from San Antonio on wagon trains. The 400 mile trip took 5-6 weeks if there were no delays due to flood waters or Indian attacks. Now this trip by car takes less than a day, and we don't have to worry about being attacked!
Forgive the pun on words, I just couldn’t resist! Yes our day was in ruins, or should I say, WE were walking among the ruins at Fort Davis Historic Site. This fort was in use from 1858 to 1891, sometimes by the Federal Government, at other times the Confederate Army controlled it. This history lesson didn’t revolve around the North VS the South, but making travel safe between San Antonio and El Paso.
This is a view of the enlisted officer's quarters. They are in different stages of restoration.
The cottonwoods are starting to turn colors at Fort Davis.
This is how the chapel used to look. It was used for a lot of different functions. From Monday through Friday, it served as a school. On Friday nights the officer's families had dances there, and on Sunday mornings, it was used for church services!
This how the chapel looks today. Not much left.
The partially restored commisary, which was in used from 1883 to 1891. It served not only Fort Davis, but sub-posts up to 140 miles away. Most of the supplies came from San Antonio on wagon trains. The 400 mile trip took 5-6 weeks if there were no delays due to flood waters or Indian attacks. Now this trip by car takes less than a day, and we don't have to worry about being attacked! 
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