Heading up route 17 North towards Fort Davis, is Fort Davis. Fort Davis was an important 19th century outpost to protect the trans Pecos supply routes. It was the home of the "Buffalo Soldiers", ex-slaves who defended this wild territory.


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The Parade ground of the restored Fort Davis. Mescalero Apache

If you know your history,
Then you would know where you coming from,
Then you wouldnt have to ask me,
Who the eck do I think I am.

Im just a buffalo soldier in the heart of america,
Stolen from africa, brought to america,
Said he was fighting on arrival, fighting for survival;
Said he was a buffalo soldier win the war for america.

-Bob Marley

Fort Davis officers' quarters

Fort Davis, Texas

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