Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Fort Stockton
Photographed By Richard Denney, June 2, 2015
1. Site of Fort Stockton Marker
Established on the Comanche Trail, March 23, 1859, as a protection to the San Antonio-San Diego mail route. Named in honor of Commodore Robert Field Stockton, 1795-1866, who captured California for the United States. A stage stand on the San Diego Line, 1858-1861. Evacuated by Federal troops during the Civil War. Reoccupied July, 1867. Permanently abandoned June 30, 1886.Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4798.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Comanche Trail into Mexico, the San Antonio-El Paso Road, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1859.
Location. 30° 52.94′ N, 102° 52.761′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and West James Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker is located
Photographed By Richard Denney, June 2, 2015
2. Site of Fort Stockton Marker
Pecos County Courthouse visible in distance
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Joseph's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Old Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Annie Riggs Hotel (about 400 feet away); Grey Mule Saloon (about 500 feet away); Oldest House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Oldest House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.
Also see . . . Fort Stockton - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 30, 2019
3. Site of Fort Stockton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on October 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
