Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Telephone Exchange
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1875.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1909.
Location. 30° 53.019′ N, 102° 53.133′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is at the intersection of West Callaghan Street and South Butz Street, on the right when traveling west on West Callaghan Street. The marker is located on Butz street in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 West Callaghan 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. Telegraph Office & School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old School and Telegraph Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Stockton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pecos County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pecos County's Contribution 1917 - to the World War - 1919 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oldest House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pecos County Korea and Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Oldest House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.
Also see . . . Telephone Service. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.