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

Telegraph Office & School

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. Telegraph Office & School Marker

Inscription. First school in area, 1883. Smaller structure served as first office for Army telegraph line which arrived in 1876. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5218.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 30° 52.908′ N, 102° 52.828′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is at the intersection of West Gallagher Street and South Nelson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Gallagher Street. The marker is located on the east side of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Gallagher Street, 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 marker. Old School and Telegraph Office (a few steps from this marker); Fort Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County Korea and Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County's Contribution 1917 - to the World War - 1919 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pecos County World War II Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); Oldest House (about 300 feet away); Historic Old Jail (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Oldest House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. Telegraph Office & School Marker

The Telegraph Office & School building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The Telegraph Office & School building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.