Fort Stockton Guard House
N 30° 53.218 W 102° 52.573
13R E 703010 N 3419007
State historic marker for the former guard house on board Fort Stockton
Waymark Code: WMTXB5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2017
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Old Fort Stockton has now been preserved, interpreted and open to the public as a historical museum. The entrance to the museum is located on 206 N. Rooney Street in Fort Stockton.
This state historic marker is affixed to a pedestal monument in front of the old guard house.
There is a small admission fee to visit the fort.
Marker Number: 2021
Marker Text:
Founded in 1859, Fort Stockton was abandoned during the Civil War and reestablished in 1867, when this guard house was built. Stone for the structure was quarried locally. The lumber was hauled from Indianola by oxcart. The guard house consisted of a room with arm and leg irons, a dungeon for solitary confinement, and quarters for guards. It was abandoned in 1886.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
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