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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Historic Fort Stockton

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Comanche Springs

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

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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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

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

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