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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Historic Fort Stockton

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Courthouse Square

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Comanche Springs

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

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