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Fort Stockton Cultural Attractions, Events, & Facilities, Texas
There is always an event or attraction to see in Fort Stockton. The facilities that Fort Stockton has to offer as well as cultural shows and events, makes a visit to Fort Stockton an enriching experience. Fort Stockton has such a lot to offer!
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum
301 South Main Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-2167
| "The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. 14 rooms display area collections; 19th-century clothing, photography, Indian artifacts, cowboy regalia, kitchen utensils, geology, archeology and religion. Admission." (from traveltex.com) |
Comanche Springs
Fort Stockton
| Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool. (from traveltex.com) |
Courthouse Square
Fort Stockton
| 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), was first Protestant Church west of the Pecos River. (from traveltex.com) |
Fort Stockton Historical Society
301 South Main Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-2167
| "The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. 14 rooms display area collections; 19th-century clothing, photography, Indian artifacts, cowboy regalia, kitchen utensils, geology, archeology and religion. Admission." (from traveltex.com) |
Fort Stockton Public Library
500 North Water Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-3374
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Historic Fort Stockton
301 East 3rd Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-2400
| "Typical 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's quarters, three solitary confinement cells, and a larger holding cell. Some of the other buildings reconstructed. Admission fee." (from traveltex.com) |
Historical Sites Tour
Fort Stockton
| 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 such as Espejo in 1583, Mendosa in 1684. Friendly citizens will fill in details. (from traveltex.com) |
James Rooney County Park
Fort Stockton
| Green and spacious park on southern edge of city at historic Comanche Springs. Swimming, picnicking and tennis courts. (from traveltex.com) |
Old Fort Cemetery
Fort Stockton
| "Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and settled this harsh country." (from traveltex.com) |
Paisano Pete
Fort Stockton
| At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world's largest roadrunner. A popular photo subject. U.S. 290 at Main St. (from traveltex.com) |
Pecos County Law Library
103 West Callaghan Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-3911
Tunis Creek Stagecoach Stop
Fort Stockton
| "Former 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 miles east. Original location was approximately two miles south." (from traveltex.com) |
Visitor Information Center
Fort Stockton
(432) 336-8052
| "For 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 points of interest. Or, drive the tour with map and cassette tape." (from traveltex.com) |
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