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

Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

1. Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion Marker

Inscription.
The pavilion was built in 1938 over the Big Chief Spring. It was the largest spring in the Comanche Springs system and flowed 65 million gallons of water a day. The pool, as it exists today, was constructed in 1953 and serves as host to the annual Fort Stockton Water Carnival. The first Water Carnival was held in 1936. It is now an annual event observed the third weekend of July. The event continues a long tradition of community celebration, volunteerism and entertainment.

Caption
Comanche Springs Pool and Pavilion 1938 - Big Chief Spring visible in lower right corner of picture

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 30° 53.159′ N, 102° 52.513′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is at the intersection of North Spring Street and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Spring Street. The marker is located at the right side of the entrance to the Comanche Springs Pool. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Spring Street, Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. St. Stephens, Hovey School, Rollins Sibley House (a few steps from this marker); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Comanche Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hovey School (about 300 feet away); "The Old Fort" (about 400 feet away); Fort Stockton Guard House (about 500 feet away); O. W. Williams (about 500 feet away); The Enlisted Soldier (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Also see . . . Comanche Springs Pool and Pavilion. Fort Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The view of the Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion and Marker from the street

The Comanche Springs Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The Comanche Springs Pool

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.