Site of Fort Stockton
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.
30.8823° N, 102.8793° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse Grounds, corner of Main and James St., Ft. Stockton
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E St. Joseph's Catholic Church Ft. Stockton
- <0.1 mi SW Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone Ft. Stockton
- <0.1 mi W Fort Stockton, C.S.A. Ft. Stockton
- 0.1 mi NE Annie Riggs Hotel Ft. Stockton
- 0.1 mi SW Telegraph Office & School Ft. Stockton
- 0.1 mi N Grey Mule Saloon Ft. Stockton