Comanche Springs
category : Natural Attractions
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Come visit us in Fort Stockton, Texas
Come visit us in Fort Stockton, Texas
Historic 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 CourthousesTypical 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 MuseumsFor information on dining, accommodations, events, and other area information, stop by the center at I-10 and U.S. 285. The center also offers Roadrunner Bus Tours Mon. - Fri. at 1 and 4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. at 2 p.m. The tour covers 16
Fort Stockton, TX Visitors CentersFirst reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since then the legend, and the ...
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool....
The Great Marathon Basin is a widely known geologic area noted for extensive surface outcroppings of varied rocks and mineral...
The Meteor Crater, approximately 550 feet in diameter, is the second largest in the nation. The crater is the result of a bar...
Source of famed Texas agates (red plume, pompom, and a rainbow of other types) colorful jasper, labradorite feldspar, calcite...