Comanche Springs
category : Natural Attractions
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Come visit us in Fort Stockton, Texas
Come visit us in Fort Stockton, Texas
Historic features include courthouse (1883), first Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone placed by survey party in 1859, used as origin point for all land surveys in this part of West Texas. Nearby St. Stephens Episcopal Church (1872)
Fort Stockton, TX Historic CourthousesFor information on dining, accommodations, events, and other area information, stop by the center at I-10 and U.S. 285. The center also offers Roadrunner Bus Tours Mon. - Fri. at 1 and 4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. at 2 p.m. The tour covers 16
Fort Stockton, TX Visitors CentersA series of special signs on city streets provide guidance for do-it-yourself tour of historic sites. Historical notations date from days of Cabeza de Vaca's explorations, 1534, and other explorers such as Espejo in 1583, Mendosa in 1684
Fort Stockton, TX ToursAt 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world'
Fort Stockton, TX One Of A KindsTypical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of 35 buildings made of adobe and hand-hewn limestone. Four original buildings remain: Three of the eight officers' quarters, and guardhouse with jailer'
Fort Stockton, TX Historic FortsFirst reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since then the legend, and the ...
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