Located at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, residents and visitors can experience longhorns similar to those that were in Texas more than a century ago. Herd managers will continue to raise the cattle from calves, in the image of the animals that are so important and integral to telling the real stories of our state's history. Much like the residents of this state, the longhorn is a true Texan with roots in many places, but forever changed and refined by its time in the Lone Star State.
Hours
Open Daily
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tickets
Ages 5 & Under Free
Adults $4
Students, Seniors, Adult Tours, and Youth $3
Family Fee (2 adults/1 child) $8
School Groups $1
Programs
School Tours
Group Tours
Living History
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Plan Your Visit
Starting at the visitor center, heritage travelers can explore interpretive exhibits to get an understanding of the region and why the U.S. military built a fort in 1867 at this location.
State of Texas Longhorn Herd History
The Texas Longhorn, one of the state's most iconic symbols, has been hoofing through Texas history for centuries.
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