Established in 1921 as the Mounted Patrol Headquarters, the Presidio Border Patrol Station has a storied history and continues to play a vital role in securing the U.S.-Mexico border. Operating under the Immigration Act of 1924, the station has been in continuous service for over a century.
The station’s first inspectors, Myles Scannell and Fletcher Ralls, were among the early pioneers of the Border Patrol. Tragically, Scannell lost his life in 1929 while patrolling near Redford, Texas, highlighting the risks faced by agents in this critical role.
The Presidio Station oversees the southern half of Presidio County, which spans 1,100 square miles and includes 113.8 miles along the International Border. This makes it the second-largest linear area of responsibility on the Southwest Border. The station’s primary duties include sign-cutting, tracking, and line watch operations to maintain border security.
Located at the junction of Highways 170 and 67, the station sits on the northern edge of Presidio, Texas, near the banks of Cibolo Creek. Presidio lies across the Rio Grande from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, making it a key point for border operations in the region.
For more information, contact the Presidio Border Patrol Station at (432) 229-3330.
