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City in Texas, United States
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Fort Stockton is a city in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
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Originally the Riggs Hotel, built in 1899. It is an excellent example of Territorial Architecture built of adobe with Victorian wood trim, and houses exhibits on area history.
The pavilion was built in 1938 over the Big Chief Spring. It was the largest spring in the system and flowed 65 million gallons of water a day.
Built in the 1880s, was once owned by A.J. Royal.
Built in 1858 and used until 1886, the fort was home to many troops of buffalo soldiers during the height of the Indian menace. Guardhouse, Officers' Row, and Parade Grounds; a museum is housed in the enlisted men's barracks and a visitor's center is located at 301 E. Third.
Also served as a bank and saloon, it was built in 1878. The second floor was added in the 1930s as a WPA project. It now serves as the Small Community Hall. Across the street is one of the nine springs in the Comanche Springs system. This one is named the Blue Hole.
Where only a very few markers show anyone over the age of 40, a testimony to the hard frontier life. Used from 1875-1912.
Pecos County's original jail was built in 1883.
World's Larg' tall, 22' long.
Mexican/American food.
Steaks & More, Salad Bar.
89 rooms.
50 rooms.
59 rooms
72 rooms.
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