Fort Stockton, Texas
Old Fort Cemetery
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and settled this harsh country....
Old Fort Cemetery
Typical 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 FortsThe 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 CemeteriesHistoric 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 CourthousesPull-through wheeled-camper sites w/water, elec & sewage 10. No limit on stay. Dump sta, grills, picnic tables & Alley Oop Fa...
The Presidential Museum is one of the few museums in the country dedicated solely to the office of the President. Permanent e...
Traces history of the U.S. NCO corps with artifacts dating from the Revolutionary War....
Located near the Bridge of the Americas, gateway to the U.S. and Mexico, the zoo exhibits over 700 animals of about 200 speci...