Fort Duncan
About the district
Fort Duncan, at Bounded by Monroe and Garrison Sts,. city limits on the S, and the Rio Grande on the W, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 1971: the first place in Eagle Pass to be listed. Only 115 of Texas’s 3,280 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, at the state level. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. The listing covers 100 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Finding Fort Duncan
Bounded by Monroe and Garrison Sts,. city limits on the S, and the Rio Grande on the W, Eagle Pass
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fort Duncan
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Duncan
Is Fort Duncan on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 1971 (Register number 71000954).
Is Fort Duncan a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fort Duncan?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Fort Duncan?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40972970 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.