Fort Stockton, Texas
Paisano Pete
At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world's largest roadrunner. A popular photo subject. ...
Paisano Pete
Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of 35 buildings made of adobe and hand-hewn limestone. Four original buildings remain: Three of the eight officers' quarters, and guardhouse with jailer'
Fort Stockton, TX Historic FortsThe old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. Fourteen rooms display area collections; 19
Fort Stockton, TX MuseumsAt 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world'
Fort Stockton, TX One Of A KindsA 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
Fort Stockton, TX ToursHistoric features include courthouse (1883), first Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone placed by survey party in 1859, used as origin point for all land surveys in this part of West Texas. Nearby St. Stephens Episcopal Church (1872)
Fort Stockton, TX Historic CourthousesThe Presidential Museum is one of the few museums in the country dedicated solely to the office of the President. Permanent e...
The Railroad Depot Hudspeth County Museum is located in the original Southern Pacific Depot building in 1882 which served bot...
Alley Oop, comic strip caveman, was created by V.T. Hamlin while he lived in Iraan. Visitors can see Alley Oop and Dinny in g...
The Meteor Crater, approximately 550 feet in diameter, is the second largest in the nation. The crater is the result of a bar...