Last updated: May 25, 2022
Place
Historic Latrine
NPS PHOTO
Quick Facts
Location:
Along the Ross Maxwell Road in Big Bend National Park, Texas
Significance:
The Castolon Historic District represents the largest and most complex example of human history in Big Bend, where the cultures of Mexico and the United States of America met in one rural community along the border.
Designation:
U.S. National Register of Historic Places, U.S. Historic District, HABS
Amenities
3 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Trash/Litter Receptacles
The historic latrine burned in the 2019 fire. The structure provided one of the basic comforts for soliders, Castolon residents, and visitors alike for many years.