Fort Stockton Travel Guide

 Basaic Says:  It is believed this house, constructed in 1859 was the Sutler’s Store for Camp Stockton. It is the oldest house in town. 

 Basaic Says:  This saloon was built in the 1890’s and was a popular hangout in Fort Stockton’s older wilder days. It now houses a coffee shop and an art gallery. I wonder what the cowboys from the early days would say about that? 

 Basaic Says:  Commanche Springs was the largest spring in the area flowing over 65 million gallons per day. By 1938, the spring had been tapped to the point that it stopped flowing. When the spring stopped flowing, the city built a pavilion and a swimming pool on the spot. The pool was... 

 Basaic Says:  The St Stephen’s Episcopal Church was built in 1896, in Pecos, Texas. The congregation outgrew the church and it was sold to a congregation in Fort Stockton in 1958. The church was then moved and placed on land donated by Dr. D. J. Sibley. 

 Basaic Says:  The Pecos County Courthouse was built in 1912. To me this is how a courthouse should look. It is imposing, substantial and I admit I am a sucker for columns. Also on the grounds is a nice gazebo where they sometimes have concerts and other performances, some Veteran's... 

 Basaic Says:  This is actually the second jail built in Fort Stockton. It was completed in 1883 and enlarged in 1913. Numerous outlaws have been incarcerated here. Inside, on the first floor, are several displays relating to the jail and the sheriff's who ran it. The jail itself is on the... 

 Basaic Says:  This building was built in 1899 of adobe blocks with Victorian wood trim using the Territorial style of architecture, and housed a hotel managed by Annie Riggs until her death in 1931. The 14 rooms now house a collection of clothing, photographs, Indian artifacts, religious... 

 Basaic Says:  There are also some interesting displays concerning the area during prehistory; like this display of arrowheads and these mammoth tusks. 

 Basaic Says:  They also had two rooms dedicated to the Hispanics in the area and their contributions to the history and culture of the area. 

 Basaic Says:  Through other displays they show a number of items showing the history of the area and different aspects of life important to the area. 

 Basaic Says:  One of the main displays inside the museum consists of several rooms filled with items from when the hotel was active. This includes a common area and a renovated hotel room. 

 Basaic Says:  A good first stop would be the Visitors Center located in the old railroad depot. Here you can find information about attractions, hotels and restaurants in Fort Stockton, along with maps, brochures and other assistance. 

 Basaic Says:  In the center of the buildings on Fort Stockton you will find the parade field. The parade field is where the soldiers practiced different military drills, performed some of the maintenance and other chores, and held formal ceremonies. 

 Basaic Says:  Of the eight officer's quarters only three remain. Only one, Officer's Quarters #7 is open to the public. There are no furnishings inside but you get an idea how the quarters were built and how the officers lived. One room was left without plaster to show how the adobe... 

 Basaic Says:  This wagon was built to resemble wagons used during the 1800s. For all my fellow John Wayne fans, this particular wagon was used in two of his films: "The Undefeated" and "The Commancheros". It is located by the guardhouse. 

 Basaic Says:  When Fort Stockton was commissioned on the current spot the first building put up was the guardhouse, which was built in 1868. Punishment for even minor infractions was very harsh although not as harsh as before the Civil War. Prisoners were required to do "hard labor" and... 

 Basaic Says:  This enlisted barracks was rebuilt to be as close as possible to original. It is furnished with items similar to those that would have been in an enlisted barracks in the 1800s. The building to the right was the kitchen and dining area. 

 Basaic Says:  K Bob's specializes in steaks but also serves, chicken and fish and have their "salad wagon". The salad wagon has a variety of fresk vegetables, fruits salads and soups and a big pot of beans. Decor is slump block with ceramic tile floors and a few western style items on...