Crockett
Camp Melvin and the Pontoon Crossing of the Pecos River
Iraan, TX
As it winds its way across Texas, the Pecos River can often be swift and dangerous.
Emerald Townsite
Ozona, TX
The first platted town in Crockett County, Emerald was founded in 1889 by Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway Immigration Agent T. W. Wilkinson.
Fort Lancaster, C.S.A.
Ozona, TX
Site 33 miles west on US 90.
Hoover, Laura and William Peery
Hoover Divide, TX
Although Indians, Spaniards, wagon trains, and military expeditions crossed through this area earlier, the first permanent settlers in...
Howard's Well
Sheffield, TX
(19 miles to the southeast) First known to civilized men in the 18th century, when, according to legend, Franciscan Padre Alvarez prayed...
O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters
Iraan, TX
O. W. Parker (1876-1962) moved to Crockett County in 1902 and worked for local ranchers until he eventually established his own ranch.
Old Government Road
Sheffield, TX
Route of march and troop supply on Texas frontier.
One Fourth-Mile North to Ruins of Fort Lancaster
Ozona, TX
[1936 inscription] One-Fourth Mile North to Ruins of Fort Lancaster.
Ozona Stockman, The
Ozona, TX
In 1892 Claude B. Hudspeth (1877-1941) began publication of a weekly newspaper called the "Ozona Kicker.
Powell, Ernest Malapert
Ozona, TX
A native of Illinois, E. M. Powell was a surveyor and railroad engineer in Kentucky before moving to Texas in 1874.
The Chihuahua Trail and Escondido Water Hole
Sheffield, TX
The Chihuahua Trail was opened by segments, but was not called by this name until the 19th century.