Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The adobe is thought to have been built in the 1830s by Juan Bustillos. Benjamin Leaton bought it in 1848 as home, trading post and fortress, and it was Presidio County's first seat in 1850. The Burgess family left in 1926; it opened as a state site in 1978 (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 Texas Parks and Wildlife lists hours on its own page (TPWD). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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