Historical Markers in Ft. Stockton, Texas

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• Fort Stockton, C.S.A.placed 1963

  After federal evacuation at start of Civil War, occupied by 2nd Regiment Texas Mounted Rifles. On far western frontier defense line.

• Grey Mule Saloonplaced 1966

  Part of Old Fort Stockton; built in 1880's. Hangout for cowboys and hotel guests. Later a store and post office.

• Oil and Gas Industry in Pecos Countyplaced 1973

  Located in the petroleum-rich Permian Basin, Pecos is one of the most prolific oil- and gas-producing counties in Texas.

• Old Fort Cemeteryplaced 1968

  Burial ground for soldiers stationed at Fort Stockton and for civilians in the little town that grew up around the post.

• Pioneer Stagecoach Stand Operators Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Rudeplaced 1967

  On way to California from Tennessee in the 1850's Isaac J. and Sarah Isabella Rude settled in West Texas.

• Site of Fort Stocktonplaced 1936

  Established on the Comanche Trail March 23, 1859, as a protection to the San Antonio-San Diego mail route.

All 14 historical markers in Ft. Stockton

• Annie Riggs Hotel1966
• Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone1966
• Fort Stockton Officers' Quarters1966
• Fort Stockton, C.S.A.1963
• Grey Mule Saloon1966
• Koehler's Saloon and Store1966
• Oil and Gas Industry in Pecos County1973
• Old Fort Cemetery1968
• Oldest House1966
• Pioneer Stagecoach Stand Operators Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Rude1967
• Site of Fort Stockton1936
• St. Joseph's Catholic Church1966
• Telegraph Office & School1966
• Young's Store1966

Historical markers near Ft. Stockton

• Fort Stockton7 stories · 1 mi
• McCamey12 stories · 44 mi
• Crane11 stories · 46 mi
• Pecos14 stories · 52 mi
• Iraan5 stories · 57 mi
• Alpine18 stories · 58 mi

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