Fort McKavett State Historic Site was designated a state historic site on May 17, 1968 to help preserve its important role in history as a federal fort protecting settlers on the mid-19th-century Texas frontier. Historically, Fort McKavett reached its peak of military importance in 1875. Architecturally, Fort McKavett is among the most intact and finest surviving 19th-century frontier military installations. As such, the site presents an informative view of Texas heritage from Early Statehood (1846–1861) through Victorian Texas (1874–1901).
Fort McKavett State Historic Site is a Texas Historical Commission (THC) property. The THC’s mission is to protect and preserve the state's historic and prehistoric resources for the use, enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations.
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