Presidio

Oldest Continual

State: Texas County: Presidio County Founded: 1683 Abandoned: Never fully Peak Population: 8,000

Presidio has been continuously inhabited since 1683, making it one of America's oldest settlements. The population has declined from 8,000 to about 4,000.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Fall through spring

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 2 hours

Quick Facts

  • Inhabited since 1683
  • Border crossing point
  • Extreme summer heat

Location

Address: Presidio, Texas

Coordinates: 29.5608, -104.3722