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
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. It 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.
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: 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); Pecos County World War II Memorial
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022
2. Telegraph Office & School Marker
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 263 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
