Historical Sites Tour

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.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Comanche Springs

Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Courthouse Square

Historic features include courthouse (1883), first Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Historic Fort Stockton

Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of…

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