Fort Lajitas

Fort Lajitas (1915-1920) - A World War I era fort established in 1915 in Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas. Initially established to counter elements of the Mexican Revolution who were raiding across the border. Abandoned in 1920. Cavalry Post Motel Rooms Cavalry Post Motel Entrance Cavalry Post Motel on the site of Fort Lajitas History of Fort Lajitas Established in 1915 as a U.S. Army post to counter elements of the Mexican Revolution who were raiding across the border. The camp was constructed as a temporary facility with few permanent structures. Used to guard the border during World War I. Abandoned in 1920. Current Status Cavalry Post Marker No visible remains, just markers. The Cavalry Post Motel is reportedly built on the foundation of the post. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas. Map point is the site of the Cavalry Post Motel, reportedly built on the foundation of the post. Maps & Images Lat: 29.26241 Long: -103.77741 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: Mexican Border Wars Mexican Revolution Mexican Expedition Sources: Links: North American Forts - Fort Lajitas Texas Handbook - Lajitas, Texas Visited: 29 Mar 2016