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), was first Protestant Church west of the Pecos River.
For 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 CentersAt 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world'
Fort Stockton, TX One Of A KindsThe old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. Fourteen rooms display area collections; 19
Fort Stockton, TX MuseumsRecords on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40;
Fort Stockton, TX CemeteriesBuilt in 1906 as the first international train station in the U.S., the handsome renovated building now serves AMTRAK and is ...
Archeology, anthropology, geology; photos and maps show historical development of El Paso. Campus, Univ. of Texas at El Paso,...
Cites amicable settlement of long-standing border dispute between U.S. and Mexico, in an area by the Rio Grande where a new c...
This 14-ft. bronze sculpture by John Houser honors the priest who founded the area's first mission. The statue, in Pioneer Pl...
Guided driving and hiking tours provide visitors with magnificent views of wind carved Precambrian rock formations, panoramic...