Fort Stockton
The town of Fort Stockton developed with the establishment of the military post in 1859, an outpost on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route at the crossing of Old San Antonio Road and the ancient Comanche War Trail. Popular with Native Americans long before white men arrived because of the large springs nearby, the area was one of earliest irrigated farming efforts in Texas; some 8,000 acres were irrigated as early as 1877.
As the seat of Pecos County, Fort Stockton is the retail and shipping headquarters for vast ranching, natural gas and oil activities, and major a West Texas crossroads. Hunting is excellent for mule deer and pronghorn antelope.
Historical Sites Tour
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…
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Historic Fort Stockton
Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of…
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At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world's largest roadrunner.…
Learn more →James Rooney County Park
Green and spacious park on southern edge of city at historic Comanche Springs. Swimming, picnicking…
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Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Learn more →Courthouse Square
Historic features include courthouse (1883), first Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone…
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Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among…
Learn more →Pecos County Municipal Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
Learn more →Annie Riggs Hotel Museum
The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained…
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