Fort Stockton

Fort Stockton is a county seat city in Pecos County in western Texas at an elevation of 906 meters (2972 feet), with streets arranged in a grid pattern around the central administrative district. The town sits in an arid region surrounded by flat terrain with low vegetation and wide horizons.

The settlement began in 1859 as a military outpost protecting the San Antonio-El Paso road and later developed into a regional transport hub. The arrival of the railroad in the 1880s transformed it into a transfer point for livestock and supplies.

The Annie Riggs Museum occupies a former hotel and displays objects and exhibitions about regional ranching traditions and indigenous peoples of western Texas. Visitors can walk through rooms of the historic building and learn about daily life during the early settlement period.

The city hall in the central administrative district provides residents with access to utility payments, building permits, and public records during regular business hours. The town layout is easy to follow, as most streets run in a regular pattern and main services are grouped together.

The town is home to Paisano Pete, a large roadrunner statue at the entrance to downtown that represents the local wildlife. The mascot is popular with travelers passing through on the major highways crossing western Texas.

Location: Pecos County

Inception: 1859

Elevation above the sea: 906 m

Address: Fort Stockton, TX 79735, USA

Website: http://cityoffortstockton.com

GPS coordinates: 30.89139,-102.88500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:08