Details for Fort Hancock Mercantile
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5229001989
Data
| Marker Number | 1989 |
| Atlas Number | 5229001989 |
| Marker Title | Fort Hancock Mercantile |
| Index Entry | Fort Hancock Mercantile |
| Address | 200 Knox Ave. |
| City | Fort Hancock |
| County | Hudspeth |
| UTM Zone | 13 |
| UTM Easting | 419601 |
| UTM Northing | 3463169 |
| Subject Codes | markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | SW corner Knox Ave. (Spur 148) and W. Robinson St. Marker is installed inside the building. |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | Access Restricted |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Established when the town of Fort Hancock was founded in 1883, this general store is the oldest in Hudspeth County. Started by a Mr. Ross, later the first area postmaster, it was sold in 1916 to Q. A. Hare and his wife. In 1960 they transferred the business to their daughter Mrs. Bob Sims and her husband. It has remained in continuous operation, serving the Mexican border area with modern supplies as well as items like horse collars and coffee mills. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |