State Historic Site · Texas, United States
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Fort Leaton State Historic Site is a state historic site in Texas, United States, covering 23.4 acres (9.5 ha), established in 1973.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Presidio, Texas, United States |
| Area | 23.4 acres (9.5 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Coordinates | 29.5442° N, 104.3280° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Leaton State Historic Site
The Fort Leaton State Historic Site is a 23.5 acres (9.5 ha) historic site in Presidio County, Texas, United States. The original adobe structure was a private residence dating back to the early 19th century. It was purchased in 1848 by Benjamin Leaton, who adapted it as a fortress. Fort Leaton was the Presidio County original seat of government. Through murders, financial difficulties and abandonment, the structure changed hands numerous times. In 1967, it was deeded to the state of Texas and opened to the public in 1978 as a Texas State Historic Site under management by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) · Chihuahua, Mexico · 114.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site is in Texas, United States (29.5442° N, 104.3280° W).
When was Fort Leaton State Historic Site established?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site was established in 1973, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site covers 23.4 acres (9.5 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leaton_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-leaton — Official park page.