Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
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)
Fort Stockton, TX Historic CourthousesThe 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 CemeteriesFor 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 CentersVisit downtown area of historic buildings, churches and homes dating from the 1800s, including the 1887 courthouse. Also anci...
Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile of the Big Ben...
Family enterprise in its fourth generation, founded in 1883 by Italian immigrants. Grapes had been grown in the area since 18...
Lush oasis in semiarid setting, springs were important watering stop on historic Chihuahua Road that connected Texas port of ...
Established in 1682 as mission for Piros, Thanos, and Jemes Indians. Originally located about 12 leagues from Guadalupe Missi...