Fort Clark Springs

Fort Clark was a frontier fort in Brackettville, a city of only about 2,000 folks. It was established in 1852 on the Las Moras Springs. Like the other forts in Texas, it was abandoned by the federal troops when the Civil War began and turned over to the Confederacy, then re-occupied by federal troups after that war. It was famous for housing the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts. There were also divisions of mounted cavalry and for a brief period the camel corps. After WWI it was decommissioned. Post-WWII it was purchased by a private company and the officers quarters became private homes. Somewhere along the way, the enlisted quarters' buildings were converted to hotel rooms. There is an 18 hole golf course, but the biggest attraction is the third largest spring-fed pool in the state.
You can read more about the history of Fort Clark by clicking here. 

Former enlisted quarters where we stayed. A bit rough but
for the price ($63.50) not bad. 

Formers Officers' Club is now an evening lounge. 

Excellent swimming. A steady 68 degrees. 

During cooler temps the play Glory Road is performed.
"A historical comedy-drama-musical"

One of the former officer's homes that is now a private residence

Located just across the entrance to Fort Clark Springs they
made a delicious breakfast taco. 

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