Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
1. Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone Marker
Only this marker's medallion remains. The plate containing the marker text is missing.
Courthouse and jail built 1883 of native sandstone. Nearby Zero Stone place in 1859 as first reference point of local surveys.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1096.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 52.932′ N, 102° 52.785′ W. Marker was in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker was on West James Street, on the right when traveling east. Medallion and Zero Stone are located in the small park between the county courthouse and the old county jail. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Pecos County's Contribution 1917 - to the World War - 1919 (here, next to this marker); Pecos County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pecos County Korea and Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fort Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Stockton (within shouting distance
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More about this marker. While the medallion associated with this marker still exists, it appears that the plate containing the marker text has disappeared. The marker text listed in this entry was retrieved from the Texas Historical Commission's Atlas.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
2. Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone Marker
The medallion and the glass enclosure housing the Zero Stone are visible in this photo.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
3. Pecos County Courthouse
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
4. Old Pecos County Jail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
5. Zero Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
