Laredo: Fort McIntosh Historic District

Partial view of two storey brick building with porch columns and screened in upstairs porch
Two storey brick building partially obscured by tall trees
Log gateway with sign saying Paso del Indio Nature Trail and narrative sign to side of entry

Paso del Indio Nature Trail winds through the original fort site at Fort Mcintosh

Illustrated map of Fort McIntosh showing location on the Rio Grande river

Fort Mcintosh map

Group of soldiers posing for a picture

10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers

Group of soldiers wearing sombreros and carrying rifles

10th Cavalry disguised as “Mexicans” during battle of Carrizal

Fort McIntosh served as the post for numerous African American infantry and cavalry units who patrolled the area and guarded the nearby international crossing of the Rio Grande, including the famed 10th cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers. Laredo Community College now uses Fort McIntosh’s buildings and structures, which are now labeled with signs denoting their original purposes. A gallery in the library contains a collection of historic paintings and photos of the fort. 

Fort McIntosh Historic District

  • West End Washington Street at Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX
  • 956-721-5140
  • Visit Website
  • National Register of Historic Places
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