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

Young's Store

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. Young's Store Marker

Inscription. F.W. (Billy) Young opened "Young's Store" in 1876, as depicted on the transom. The building housed an officer's club and had living quarters for laundresses from the fort. The retired Sergeant Frederick William Young purchased the building and the original construction date is not known. The Young family lived in the store and operated it as a general store and saloon. Young founded the Diamond Y Ranch and was later elected county surveyor, postmaster and in 1880, Pecos County Judge.

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Young's Store circa 1900

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 53.009′ N, 102° 52.657′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of East Callaghan Street and South Spring Street, on the left when traveling east on East Callaghan Street. The marker is located at the front of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 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: Annie Riggs Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grey Mule Saloon

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Grey Mule Saloon (about 400 feet away); Annie Riggs Museum (about 500 feet away); Koehler's Store and Saloon - Comanche Springs (about 500 feet away); Koehler's Saloon and Store (about 500 feet away); Pecos County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); St. Joseph Catholic Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Also see . . . Explore Fort Stockton: A Driving Tour Through History. Big Bend History website entry (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Young's Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The Young's Store and Marker

The front porch of Young's Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The front porch of Young's Store

The Young's Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

4. The Young's Store

The view of Young's Store from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

5. The view of Young's Store from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.