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 MuseumsA 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 ToursTypical 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 FortsJust 10 miles east of the city is Sandhills Park. Overnight camping and off-road vehicles are welcome. ...
It's the original historic city square and park, right in the heart of downtown. The plaza features a fiberglass sculpture, "...
This 14-ft. bronze sculpture by John Houser honors the priest who founded the area's first mission. The statue, in Pioneer Pl...
Midland County Historical Museum exhibits include early Midland history, photos, pioneer relics, mementos of the Civil War, W...