Fort Stockton
Get in
See
Annie Riggs Memorial MuseumOriginally the Riggs Hotel, built in 1899. It is an excellent example of Territorial Architecture built of adobe with Victorian wood trim, and houses exhibits on area history.
Comanche Springs Pavilion and Swimming PoolThe pavilion was built in 1938 over the Big Chief Spring. It was the largest spring in the system and flowed 65 million gallons of water a day.
Grey Mule SaloonBuilt in the 1880s, was once owned by A.J. Royal.
Historic Fort StocktonBuilt in 1858 and used until 1886, the fort was home to many troops of buffalo soldiers during the height of the Indian menace. Guardhouse, Officers' Row, and Parade Grounds; a museum is housed in the enlisted men's barracks and a visitor's center is located at 301 E. Third.
Koehler's StoreAlso served as a bank and saloon, it was built in 1878. The second floor was added in the 1930s as a WPA project. It now serves as the Small Community Hall. Across the street is one of the nine springs in the Comanche Springs system. This one is named the Blue Hole.
Old Fort CemeteryWhere only a very few markers show anyone over the age of 40, a testimony to the hard frontier life. Used from 1875-1912.
Old JailPecos County's original jail was built in 1883.
-
Paisano Pete
address: estWorld's Larg' tall, 22' long. St. Joseph Catholic ChurchFirst church in Fort Stockton, built 1875.
St. Stephen Episcopal ChurchBuilt in the 1896, was one of the first Protestant churches west of the Pecos River. Moved here in 1958.
Eat
-
Bien Venidos
phone: +1 432 336-3615address: 405 W Dickinson BlvdMexican/American food. -
Comanche Springs Restaurant
phone: +1 432 336-9713address: 2501 W. I-10Full Menu, Salad Bar, Buffet Open 24 hours. -
K-Bob's Steak House Restaurant
phone: +1 432 336-5909address: 1100 W Dickinson BlvdSteaks & More, Salad Bar.
Sleep
-
Best Western-Swiss Clock Inn
phone: +1 432 336-8521address: 3201 W. Dickinson89 rooms. -
Days Inn
phone: +1 432 336-7500address: 1408 North US Highway 28550 rooms. -
Econo Lodge
phone: +1 432 336-9711address: 800 E Dickinson Blvd -
Hampton Inn
phone: +1 432 336-9600address: 2271 West I-1059 rooms -
Holiday Inn Express
phone: +1-800-465-5329address: 3105 W. Dickinson72 rooms. -
La Quinta Inn
phone: +1 432 336-9781address: 1537 N. Hwy 28597 rooms -
Quality Inn
phone: +1 432 336-5955address: 1308 North US Hwy 285 -
Super 8
phone: +1 432 336-8531address: 3200 W Dickinson