Fort Leaton
Scalp Hunter's Fort
State: Texas
County: Presidio County
Founded: 1848
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: Trading post
Fort Leaton was built by Ben Leaton, a scalp hunter and trader. The massive adobe fortress was a trading post for Apache, Comanche, and Mexican traders. Now restored as a state historic site on the Rio Grande.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Scalp hunter's fort
- Adobe fortress
- Rio Grande
Location
Address: Fort Leaton State Historic Site, TX
Coordinates: 29.5167, -104.1