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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Comanche Springs

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

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

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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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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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