Established 1851 to protect frontier from Indians, the post suffered a series of hardships; was abandoned in 1854. Historians say desertions were frequent due to monotony and loneliness. The fort burned shortly after abandonment;
Abilene, TX FortsMuseum dedicated to honoring the Annual Armored Division, which trained in Camp Barkeley, near Abilene, and served during World War II. The "Hellcats"
Abilene, TX MuseumsComprised of the Fine Arts Museum, Abilene Historical Museum, and the Children's Museum, all are in the historic Grace Hotel, known as the Grace Cultural Center. Built in 1909, the Grace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and portions are restored to its 1929
Abilene, TX MuseumsTraveling exhibits and works by students and faculty displayed throughout year.
Abilene, TX ArtsLocated in one of the original buildings built by C.W. Post in 1911, this museum rotates exhibits throughout the year. During...
Mrs. Nina Hale donated the two-story clinic in memory of her late husband, Dr. Z. I. Hale, long-time area optometrist, for th...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Visitors can stroll downtown brick streets, take a look at WPA-era art work in the local post office building, or view restor...
More than 600 acres of rolling grassland with nature trails, wildflowers, knee-high grasses and huge cottonwood trees. Outsta...