Fort Cavazos
Census-designated place in Coryell County, Texas
Fort Cavazos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Coryell County, Texas. It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Killeen, 5.3 miles SE.
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 19.4 sq miland area · 50.2 km²
- 76541ZIP code
About Fort Cavazos
Fort Hood is a United States Army post located near Killeen, Texas. The post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi (100 km) from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.
The post was originally named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, commander of the Texas Brigade during the American Civil War. In 2023 it was renamed Fort Cavazos for Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a native Texan and the US Army's first Hispanic four-star general. In 2025, it was renamed back to Fort Hood, after Col. Robert Hood.
Its origin was the need for wide-open space to test and train with World War II tank destroyers. The War Department announced the location in January 1942, and the initial completion was set for that August. As originally constructed, Fort Hood had an area of 158,706 acres (64,226 ha), with billeting for 6,007 officers and 82,610 enlisted personnel. The main cantonment of Fort Hood had a total population of 53,416 as of the 2010 U.S. Census. Fort Hood was the most populous U.S. military installation in the world. The main business area is in Bell County, with the training countryside area of the post in Coryell County. In April 2014, the base's website listed 45,414 assigned soldiers and 8,900 civilian employees covering an area of 214,000 acres (87,000 ha).
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| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Coryell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Land area | 19.36 sq mi (50.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1369° N, 97.7849° W |
| ZIP code | 76541 |
| Official website | home.army.mil/cavazos |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4826666 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Cavazos
- Killeen5.3 mi SE
- Copperas Cove7.7 mi W
- Harker Heights10.0 mi SE
- Nolanville11.5 mi E
- Kempner11.9 mi W
- Flat15.2 mi NE
- Mound17.0 mi NE
- Briggs18.9 mi SW
- Belton19.0 mi E
- Morgan's Point Resort19.3 mi E
- Salado20.0 mi SE
- Florence20.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Cavazos
What county is Fort Cavazos in?
Fort Cavazos is in Coryell County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Cavazos, TX?
The ZIP code of Fort Cavazos is 76541.
What is the elevation of Fort Cavazos?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Cavazos?
Killeen (5.3 mi), Copperas Cove (7.7 mi), Harker Heights (10.0 mi), Nolanville (11.5 mi), Kempner (11.9 mi).
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