A 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 ToursFormer way station on Butterfield Overland Mail Route; later a Texas Ranger station. Historic structure was moved to a highway rest area on U.S. 290, 20
Fort Stockton, TX Pioneer HistoryHistoric 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 CourthousesAt 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world'
Fort Stockton, TX One Of A KindsTraces history of the U.S. NCO corps with artifacts dating from the Revolutionary War....
The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. Fourteen ro...
At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world's largest roadrunner. A popular photo subject. ...