Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Koehler's Saloon and Store
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 29, 2025
1. Koehler's Saloon and Store Marker
Built 1870's of field stone. Herman Koehler in 1884 opened saloon at one end, general store and bank at other. Later second story was added.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2971.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 30° 53.065′ N, 102° 52.594′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is on South Spring Drive east of South Rooney Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Koehler's Store and Saloon - Comanche Springs (a few steps from this marker); Site of Comanche Springs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); O. W. Williams (about 500 feet away); Young's Store (about 500 feet away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); "The Old Fort" (about 700 feet away); Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion (about 700 feet away); St. Stephens, Hovey School, Rollins Sibley House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
2. Koehler's Saloon and Store Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
3. Koehler's Saloon and Store
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
