Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40;
Fort Stockton, TX CemeteriesAt 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world'
Fort Stockton, TX One Of A KindsHistoric 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 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 MuseumsLush oasis in semiarid setting, springs were important watering stop on historic Chihuahua Road that connected Texas port of ...
Precious water from infrequent rains "stored" in natural rock basins; for centuries a strategic travel stop in this arid regi...
Guided driving and hiking tours provide visitors with magnificent views of wind carved Precambrian rock formations, panoramic...
A series of special signs on city streets provide guidance for do-it-yourself tour of historic sites. Historical notations da...