Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The post was set up in October 1854 on Limpia Creek and named for Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. It was evacuated in 1861, rebuilt after the war in stone and adobe, and closed in 1891. It joined the Park Service in 1961 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The National Park Service posts current hours on its site (NPS). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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