Pinery Station, Historic stage station ruins in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
The remains of Pinery Station include stone walls rising 11 feet high with 30-inch thickness, containing three rooms and a blacksmith shop.
Built in 1858 as part of the Butterfield Overland Mail route, Pinery Station facilitated biweekly mail service between St. Louis and San Francisco.
The station design incorporated defense measures against Mescalero Apache encounters, reflecting the complex relations between settlers and Native Americans.
Visitors can access the ruins through a paved 0.75-mile trail starting at Pine Springs Visitor Center, with wheelchair accessibility throughout.
Standing at 5,534 feet elevation, this structure remains the sole stagecoach station ruin visible from a major road along the 2,800-mile Butterfield route.
Location: Culberson County
Location: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Address: Off U.S. 62/180
Website: https://nps.gov/gumo/learn/historyculture/pinery.htm
GPS coordinates: 31.89410,-104.81720
Latest update: September 19, 2025 20:14
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