Pecos
First National Bank Building
Built in 1912, this structure originally housed the First National Bank of Fort Stockton.
Fort Stockton Guard House
Founded in 1859, Fort Stockton was abandoned during the Civil War and reestablished in 1867, when this guard house was built.
Fort Stockton, C.S.A.
Ft. Stockton, TX
After federal evacuation at start of Civil War, occupied by 2nd Regiment Texas Mounted Rifles.
Giddings' Pecos Station
Iraan, TX
In the mid-19th century, stagecoach lines were a primary means of moving people, mail and supplies through the region.
Horse Head Crossing on the Pecos River
Girvin, TX
Here crossed the undated Comanche Trail from Llano Estacado to Mexico.
Horsehead Crossing
Girvin, TX
(2 miles NE) Famed ford of the Pecos River, named for abundance of horse and mule skulls lining the banks in the 19th century.
Pioneer Stagecoach Stand Operators Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Rude
Ft. Stockton, TX
On way to California from Tennessee in the 1850's Isaac J. and Sarah Isabella Rude settled in West Texas.
Sheffield
Sheffield, TX
Spanish explorers traveled Indian trails here in the Pecos River Valley as early as 1590.
Site of Comanche Springs
St. Stockton, TX
Used as a watering place and camping ground by Indians since Pre-Columbian times, the Springs were possibly visited about 1536 by...
Site of Fort Stockton
Ft. Stockton, TX
Established on the Comanche Trail March 23, 1859, as a protection to the San Antonio-San Diego mail route.