Fort McIntosh, Texas Historical Site
19th-century military fort and historic site in Texas
19th‑century U.S. Army fort in Laredo, preserved as a historic site. Visitors come for exhibits on frontier military history and the Fort McIntosh Historic District in downtown Laredo.
Fort McIntosh, Texas at a Glance#
How to Get to Fort McIntosh, Texas#
Fort McIntosh is located in southern Texas near Laredo; access is by car via local roads off US Highway corridors in the region. Visitors should consult municipal maps for the exact park or historic-site entrance and be aware of any seasonal closures or restricted access.
Tips for Visiting Fort McIntosh, Texas#
- Confirm visiting hours ahead of time; smaller military historic sites sometimes have restricted public access or guided-only visits.
- If the site is open, look for interpretive plaques and cemetery markers - they often tell the fort's shifting roles across decades.
- Combine with other local history sites in the Laredo/McAllen border region for a fuller context.
Best Time to Visit Fort McIntosh, Texas#
Best in cooler months to avoid intense Texas summer heat and humidity.
Weather & Climate near Fort McIntosh, Texas#
Fort McIntosh, Texas's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 13° - 28° | 20° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 17° - 31° | 24° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 21° - 34° | 27° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 37° | 30° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 38° | 31° | 29 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 38° | 31° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 35° | 28° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 17° - 30° | 24° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |