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