Established in October 19854, the fort protected travelers on the San Antonio to El Paso road.
There are a number of fort historical sites along this road. Here is a list of historical markers:
http://www.hmdb.org/results.asp?Search=Series&SeriesID=309&DP=-O
The fort is tucked into a canyon and is flanked on three sides by sheer rock walls.
THANKS FOR VISITING, STEVE