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

Grey Mule Saloon

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. Grey Mule Saloon Marker

Inscription. The Grey Mule Saloon, circa 1890, was one of several saloons in early Fort Stockton. Cowboys camping on the Pecos River would frequent the saloons, which were the sites of several gun fights and shootings. In 1894 Sheriff A.J. Royal was in the process of purchasing and fortifying the saloon prior to his assassination at the courthouse in November. The building has had various other uses, including, a restaurant, bookstore, and gift shop.

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Grey Mule Saloon circa 1899

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 30° 53.011′ N, 102° 52.736′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of East Callaghan Street and South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East Callaghan Street. The marker is located on the east side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Callaghan Street, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Grey Mule Saloon (here, next to this marker); Annie Riggs Museum (a few steps from

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this marker); Annie Riggs Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Young's Store (about 400 feet away); Zero Stone Park (about 400 feet away); Site of Fort Stockton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Also see . . . City of Fort Stockton. Website homepage (Submitted on December 2, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Grey Mule Saloon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The Grey Mule Saloon and Marker

The view of the Grey Mule Saloon and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The view of the Grey Mule Saloon and Marker from across the street

The view of the Grey Mule Saloon from the east image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

4. The view of the Grey Mule Saloon from the east

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.