629 Fort Lancaster Rd.
Sheffield, TX 79781
GPS: N30° 39' 33.7" W101° 41' 36.2"
432-836-4391
ft-lancaster@thc.texas.gov
Spanning 82 acres in the Pecos River valley, Fort Lancaster State Historic Site commemorates the vestiges of one of several posts established in the 1850s that played an important role in westward expansion by providing escorts for mail carriers, wagon trains, and settlers on the San Antonio–El Paso Road en route to California.
Today, visitors wander through ruins imagining the once-impressive establishment of over 30 permanent buildings—including a blacksmith shop, hospital, sutler’s store, and bakery—and enjoy the sights, sounds, and wildlife of West Texas.
Upcoming Events
May 5
State Historic Sites Free Day
Celebrate THC State Historic Sites Free Day on May 5!
In celebration of National Preservation Month and Texas Travel and Tourism Week, the THC will offer free admission to state historic sites on Sunday, May 5...
May 17
Western Frontier Days 2019
Join us on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 as Fort Lancaster comes alive with soldiers, pioneers, chuck wagons, livestock, camels, a stagecoach, and much more. Learn about life at this historic military fort with a variety of living history...
From the Blog
By Wilson White, Fort Lancaster Staff
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, spans 82 acres and commemorates the remnants of a fort established in 1855 to protect the Lower El Paso-San Antonio Road from American Indian raids.
During the 1850s through the 1870s, numerous people traveled west along this route. These travelers included...
By Nash Traylor, Fort Lancaster Events Coordinator
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site recently completed its 2013 Frontier Jubilee, with record attendance and a great time had by all. The weekend was comprised of an Education Day for area schools and a day open to the public.
On May 17, Education Day enabled school groups to witness history by watching living historians...
By Nash Traylor, Fort Lancaster Events Coordinator
On Saturday, May 18, Fort Lancaster State Historic Site will celebrate our community’s culture and history with the 2013 Frontier Jubilee. The day will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at 10 a.m., and living historians will be on hand throughout the day to interact with visitors on topics such as the Texas Camel Corps, Native...
Photo Gallery
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Fort Lancaster: Coffee beans over a camp fire
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