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 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 MuseumsRecords on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40;
Fort Stockton, TX CemeteriesRecords on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and se...
Historic cemetery and landmark. The cemetery is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot Hill." Gunfighter John We...