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Fort Stockton Guard House

Fort Stockton, Pecos County

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.

Marker Details

Address 206 N. Rooney St.
Location Description Historic Fort Stockton, southeast of intersection of N. Rooney and E. 3rd streets
Marker # 2021
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code buildings; forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.886957, -102.876218

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