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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Comanche Springs

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Courthouse Square

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

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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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Historic Fort Stockton

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

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