Fort Davis National Historic Site has a substantial collection of both historic and modern photographs (including living history photos) reflecting both its past and present.
Did You Know?
Scurvy swept the garrison at Fort Davis in the spring of 1868, and the post surgeon, Daniel Weisel, stressed the necessity of including plenty of fresh vegetables in the diet. In 1869 he persuaded Colonel Merritt, the fort’s commander, to start a post garden.