Fort Hancock, TX

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- 3,581 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Fort Hancock is a quiet West Texas community situated along the Rio Grande in Hudspeth County, right on the border across from El Porvenir. Home to roughly a thousand residents, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by wide-open desert country. The town got its start in the 1880s as a frontier military outpost and railroad stop, and it still keeps that unhurried, small-town atmosphere.
Most everyday routines center around local neighborhood life and the school district, which remains a huge source of pride thanks to a historic six-man football dynasty that won five state championships. For major shopping, healthcare, and city entertainment, El Paso is an easy fifty-mile drive northwest along Interstate 10 or Highway 20. It is a close-knit, practical spot for anyone looking for quiet border living with a strong sense of community.
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