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   Where is Fort Stockton Texas located?

   • Fort Stockton is a city in and the county seat of Pecos County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 10, future Interstate 14, U.S. Highways 67, 285, and 385, and the Santa Fe Railroad, 329 mi (529 km) northwest of San Antonio and 240 mi (390 km) southeast of El Paso. Its population was 8,466 at the 2020 census.

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   What to do in Fort Stockton Texas?

   • Fort Stockton is a small city in West Texas with a lot to offer tourists. From stargazing and historic forts to ghost towns and antiquing, here are the best things to do in Fort Stockton, Texas. Fort Stockton Visitor Center, located inside the historic Santa Fe railroad depot, is the ideal place to discover the history of the Comanche Springs.

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   Is Fort Stockton the county seat?

   • Yes, Fort Stockton still serves as the county seat of Pecos County. Though its population has dropped to about 7,800 people due to the decline in oil production, four of the original buildings at the historic fort remain, including three of the eight Officers’ Quarters and the guardhouse.

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   When did Fort Stockton get its name?

   • Fort Lancaster sent 1st Infantry Co. H "to take post" along Comanche Springs on 12 April 1859. Fort Stockton (named Camp Stockton until 1860) grew up around Comanche Springs, one of the largest sources of spring water in Texas. The fort was named for Robert F. Stockton.

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   Where is Fort Stockton Kansas?

   • Fort Stockton was eventually served by the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway at the beginning of the twentieth century. Fort Stockton is 100 mi (160 km) southwest of Midland International Airport.

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   What happened to Fort Stockton?

   • The closure of the fort and being bypassed by both the Texas and Pacific and the Southern Pacific Railroads caused an immediate slump in trade and employment for Fort Stockton. The city, like other frontier towns of Texas, was not immune to violence.

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   Fort Stockton is a city in and the county seat of Pecos County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 10 , future Interstate 14 , U.S. Highways 67 , 285 , and 385 , and the Santa Fe Railroad , 329 mi (529 km) northwest of San Antonio and 240 mi (390 km) southeast of El Paso .

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   Fort Stockton is a city in Pecos County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,846 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is located at 30°53?29?N 102°53?6?W / 30.89139°N 102.885°W / 30.89139; -102.885 (30.891383, -102.885032).

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   Fort Stockton is a city in and the county seat of Pecos County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 10, future Interstate 14, U.S. Highways 67, 285, and 385, and the Santa Fe Railroad, 329 mi northwest of San Antonio and 240 mi southeast of El Paso. Overview. Map. Directions.

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   • Snap a photo with Paisano Pete. Standing at 11-feet tall, Paisano Pete is the world’s second-largest roadrunner. In true Texas form, Paisano Pete was the world’s largest roadrunner at the time of his installation in 1980–but 13 years later, a statue in New Mexico beat him out for the title.
   • Tour Historic Fort Stockton. While you can technically trace the history of the military fort that the town of Fort Stockton derives its name from to 1858, little is left of the pre-Civil War fort–today, visitors can tour parts of the Historic Fort Stockton that was established in 1867.
   • Step inside the Annie Riggs Museum. Beautiful inside and out, the Annie Riggs Museum is housed in a former frontier hotel and boarding house from the early 20th century that was run by none other than Annie Riggs herself.
   • Grab a drink at the Grey Mule Saloon. Once a classic Wild West saloon populated with everyone from cowboys to a local sheriff who met an untimely demise in the courthouse (true story, and no, the person responsible was never identified–head to the Annie Riggs Museum for more details), the Grey Mule Saloon of today operates as a tasting room for Texas’ own Mesa Vineyards.

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   • Learn about the history of the Comanche Springs at Fort Stockton Visitor Center. Fort Stockton Visitor Center, located inside the historic Santa Fe railroad depot, is the ideal place to discover the history of the Comanche Springs.
   • Take a photo with Paisano Pete. Visiting Fort Stockton? You must take a photo with Paisano Pete for the ‘gram! Paisano Pete is a 11 foot tall, 22 foot long roadrunner sculpture that has become a beloved roadside attraction in the area.
   • Learn about the history of the area at Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum is a local history museum in Fort Stockton, Texas. The museum is located in the former home & historic hotel of Annie Riggs, a pioneer woman who played a significant role in the development of the region.
   • Visit Historic Fort Stockton. The Historic Fort Stockton building is one of the most iconic buildings in Fort Stockton. It was built in 1867 as a military fort to protect settlers, house ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ troops, and defend the San Antonio to El Paso mail route.

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   Saddle up the horses and get ready for a trip back to the Wild West in historic Fort Stockton. Located deep in the heart of West Texas, the city is a living tribute to frontier life, when Comanche Indians, cattle rustlers, and American soldiers came to find water, buffalo, or just a stiff drink.

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   Fort Stockton, Texas was established in the Comanche Springs area in 1859 to provide protection for the many travelers along the area trails.