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Telegraph Office & School

Ft. Stockton, Pecos County

Marker Text

First school in area, 1883. Smaller structure served as first office for army telegraph line which arrived in 1876. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address 201 W. Gallagher St.
Location Description Corner of Gallagher and Nelson St., FT. Stockton 201 W. Gallagher St.
Marker # 5218
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code communications; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.882946, -102.880292

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