Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and settled this harsh country.
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and settled this harsh country.
The 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 CentersFormer way station on Butterfield Overland Mail Route; later a Texas Ranger station. Historic structure was moved to a highway rest area on U.S. 290, 20
Fort Stockton, TX Pioneer HistoryTypical 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 FortsEstablished in 1995, the Visitor Center serves thousands of travelers seeking information about Sanderson, Terrell County and...
Just on the edge of the Museum of the Southwest grounds the Marian Blakemore Planetarium is a visit into outer space. Opened ...
Built in 1887, the White-Pool House Museum is the oldest structure of importance in Odessa, Texas. Built by Charles and Lucy ...
When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the mid-1800s, national concern focused on secure travel routes. In Texas, near...
Dedicated to life and legends of frontier Southwest, museum includes rustic structure that was early trading post serving bot...