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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Comanche Springs

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Courthouse Square

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

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

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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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