Site of Fort Stockton
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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.
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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.
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.