Fort Belknap Historic Site
114 Fort Circle, Newcastle, TX 76372
Hours open
Monday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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About the Business
Fort Belknap Historic Site, located at 114 Fort Circle in Newcastle, Texas, is a museum and tourist attraction that offers a glimpse into the rich history of the United States Army post founded in 1851. The site served as a crucial outpost on the Texas frontier, playing a key role in protecting the region from the Red River to the Rio Grande.
Visitors can explore the well-preserved buildings and learn about the soldiers and officers who were stationed at Fort Belknap. The site also offers educational programs and events, such as the upcoming 23rd Annual San Jacinto Symposium in Houston, Texas.
Fort Belknap is a cultural and recreational center that attracts around 30,000 visitors annually. The site is maintained by the Fort Belknap Society, with support from the Young County Commissioners Court. Donations and contributions from the community are vital in preserving the history of this important landmark.
Join us at Fort Belknap Historic Site to immerse yourself in the fascinating frontier saga of Indians, Negroes, and Anglo-Americans on the Texas frontier. Explore the history of Robert Simpson Neighbors and the Texas Frontier, and discover more about the military, pioneer, and trading posts of the United States at this historical institution.
Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this unique experience and support the preservation of our state's history. Visit Fort Belknap Historic Site today and be a part of our growing community of history enthusiasts, professionals, and academics.
Reviews
"Park historian was a sharp young man who enjoyed sharing the history of Texas."
"If you're into TX history, this is interesting. I'm not sure I would make it a destination, but I was just driving by. We couldn't go into the museum as it's closed on Wednesdays."
"Fort Belknap lies thirteen miles Northwest of Cracker Town (Graham). It is the third frontier fort I have visited, and I look forward to visiting the other five. It is the most treed that I've encountered and lends to it an elegant lushness that I found most pleasing to the eye. It has a nice museum inside the Commissary. I am quite fond of the artwork I find inside the Museums as they lend an air of realism to the period. If I close my eyes, the sounds of horses winning, metal clanking, wagon wheels rolling, and dust flying all come alive. Definitely worth a visit."
"I'm a history buff and this was a really neat place to visit. A LOT of the original Fort remains - definitely enough to get a good feel of the times."
"The museum here is "limited" in the sense that it's a county historical museum. There is a lot of stuff in the museum that is not related to the fort and its history. But, it could be interesting and educational anyway. The fact that it's not a state park or national monument also limits funding. But, this fort has an amazing history and is a beautiful setting. The director Jim Hammond knows his stuff regarding this fort and west Texas frontier history. You owe it to yourself to stop by this place."
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