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

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 29, 2025

1. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Originally constructed at Pecos (54 mi. NW) in 1896, this building served the congregation of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. In 1958 it was sold to members of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Fort Stockton and moved to this site. Located on property donated by Dr. D.J. Sibley, the frame church building reflects styling of the late Victorian period. Interior furnishings include a cross of solid ebony. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 (addition)
This land was donated by Dr. D.J. Sibley and his wife, Jane Dunn Sibley. The building was given to St. Stephen's congregation.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4488.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 30° 53.168′ N, 102° 52.538′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of East 2nd Street and North Spring Drive, on the left when traveling east on East 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: St. Stephens, Hovey School, Rollins Sibley House (a few steps from this marker); Comanche Springs Pool & Pavilion

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "The Old Fort" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Comanche Springs (about 300 feet away); Hovey School (about 300 feet away); Fort Stockton Guard House (about 300 feet away); O. W. Williams (about 400 feet away); The Enlisted Soldier (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William F Haenn, January 11, 2015

2. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Fort Stockton guardhouse can be seen in the left background.

Photographed by William F Haenn, January 11, 2015

3. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.