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
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40;
Fort Stockton, TX CemeteriesFormer 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 CourthousesCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Gusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oil...
Green and spacious park on southern edge of city at historic Comanche Springs. Swimming, picnicking and tennis courts....