How many men were stationed at Fort Davis?
The fort generally had about 200 men stationed here at any given time. The high-water mark came in February 1884 when Companies I and K of the 16th Infantry and Troops A,B,C,D,H,I,K,and M of the 10th Cavalry were assigned to the post. These added up to over 600 officers and enlisted men; of which over 250 were away from post on patrols, escort duty, or on detail at the pinery.
