| Marker Number |
2021 |
| Atlas Number |
5371002021 |
| Marker Title |
Fort Stockton Guard House |
| Index Entry |
Fort Stockton Guard House |
| Address |
206 N. Rooney St. |
| City |
Fort Stockton |
| County |
Pecos |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
703010 |
| UTM Northing |
3419006 |
| Subject Codes |
buildings; forts; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Historic Fort Stockton, southeast of intersection of N. Rooney and E. 3rd streets |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| 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. |
