Fort Leaton State Historic Site

The Fort Leaton State Historic Site is a 23.5 acres (9.5 ha) historic site in Presidio County, Texas, United States. The original adobe structure was a private residence dating back to the early 19th century. It was purchased in 1848 by Benjamin Leaton, who adapted it as a fortress. Fort Leaton was the Presidio County original seat of government. Through murders, financial difficulties and abandonment, the structure changed hands numerous times. In 1967, it was deeded to the state of Texas and opened to the public in 1978 as a Texas State Historic Site under management by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Presidio County, Texas on June 18, 1973.