Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Downtown Fort Stockton

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. Downtown Fort Stockton Marker

Inscription. Fort Stockton was incorporated as a city after a 56 to 51 vote in favor on December 27, 1910. Prior to that time, the original settlement was named St. Gall. The citizens changed the name to Fort Stockton in 1881. Fort Stockton's first Mayor was James Rooney, elected January 17, 1911. The Rooney Hotel was constructed in 1910, later purchased by the Hirst Family and is now known as the Springhirst Hotel.

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Upper Left: Stockton Street with Rooney Mercantile on the right, First National Bank on the left - 1910
Bottom: Rooney Hotel on right circa 1920's
Upper Right: Water Carnival Parade headed south down Main Street 1949

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1911.

Location. 30° 53.563′ N, 102° 52.757′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Dickinson Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker is located at the southwestern corner of the intersection. 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oil and Gas Industry in Pecos County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The "Prairie Schooner" and Early Settlers (about 500 feet away); Old Fort Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Historic Fort Stockton Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Visitor Center (about 600 feet away); Comanche Springs (about 700 feet away); The Great Comanche War Trail (about 700 feet away); The 9th Cavalry, Fort Stockton and Edward Hatch (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Also see . . . Fort Stockton, Texas. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Historic Ft Stockton Driving Tour Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. Historic Ft Stockton Driving Tour Map

The Downtown Fort Stockton Marker and Driving Tour Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The Downtown Fort Stockton Marker and Driving Tour Map

The Downtown Fort Stockton Marker behind the big Ft Stockton road sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

4. The Downtown Fort Stockton Marker behind the big Ft Stockton road sign

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,164 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.