Old Fort Cemetery

Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and settled this harsh country.

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More Things to Do

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Comanche Springs

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Courthouse Square

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Historic Fort Stockton

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

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