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FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS

Pecos County Seat, West Texas
I-10, Hwys 18, 385, and 285
48 miles NE of Alpine
58 miles N of Marathon
65 miles NW of Sanderson
238 miles E of El Paso
310 miles W of San Antonio

Population: 8,860

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A cow and cactus on Texas range, Fort STockton, Texas
"You Can't See Me". A cow on the range in Fort Stockton
Photo courtesy John Stankewitz

Fort Stockton Landmarks & Attractions

The Pecos County Courthouse

Comanche Springs
: In James Rooney Memorial County Park - just east of the courthouse square. Comanche Springs was an oasis for animals and humans alike. This made it an excellent hunting ground for the aboriginals and a logical spot for a stagecoach stop and military installation. Although there is a large pool in the park, the springs themselves have dried up due to pumping for irrigation purposes.
Comanche Spring, Fort Stockton Texas
"Comanche Spring, Fort Stockton, Texas
Daily flow 21 million gallons"
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Pecos County Courthouse  square gazebo, Fort Stockton Texa
Gazebo in front of the Pecos County Courthouse
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, August 2002

Annie Riggs Museum c.1899
Just across from the Courthouse you'll find the Annie Riggs Museum - a building that seems like you've seen it before. This was once a stage stop and hotel. It's now open as a museum. Admission.
Fort Stockton Texas Annie Riggs Museum
"The Annie Riggs Museum in Fort Stockton. Built in 1900 as the Adobe Hotel, the museum houses not only 19th- early 20th century Pecos county artifacts but also curates an Archaeological Room which contains Columbian period Mammoth tusk." - Byron Browne, July 2007 photo

The Pecos County Jail
The shady lawn and the vegetation on the courthouse square comes as a surprise. The Pecos County Jail is probably the most attractive in the state and if it wasn't for the bars, it might easily be mistaken for a home.
Pecos  County jail, Fort Stockton Texas
The former Pecos County jail in Fort Stockton
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, August 2002

Fort Stockton's Railroad Depots

Fort Stockton Historic Texas
"The historic portion of Fort Stockton, Texas. Barracks, stables, officer’s quarters make up this small section of town dating back to the nineteenth century. When coming into town this area is fraternally located next to the not-quite-as-historic downtown area. This part of town is located away from the interstate and was, at least by ourselves, overlooked for some time." - Byron Browne, July 2007 photo

Fort Stockton (the military installation) is only a stone's throw from Paisano Pete or downtown. Several buildings are restored and some are the original adobe structures.

Not far from the Fort is the Old Fort Cemetery. Follow the signs.

Ft Stockton guardhouse
The restored guardhouse at old Ft. Stockton

Photo Courtesy Jason Penney
The oldest house in Ft Stockton
The Oldest House in Ft. Stockton is an adobe structure that has had a roof built over it to prevent additional deterioration. Just SW of the Courthouse

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Paisano Pete
The favorite photo opportunity West of Ozona
Paisano Pete: World's Largest Roadrunner

Photo Courtesy Jason Penney
old church in Ft Stockton
The Episcopal Church shows the simple yet detailed architecture style of the late 19th century
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Photo Courtesy Jason Penney

Fort Stockton Tourist Information

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce: 1-800-336-2166
Visitor's Information Center 915-336-8052
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Fort Stockton in 1884
Photo courtesy Fort Concho Museum
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