PDR PROS -   Fort Stockton, Texas

Fort Stockton is a city in and the county seat of Pecos County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 10, future Interstate 14, U.S. Highways 67, 285, and 385, and the Santa Fe Railroad, 329 mi northwest of San Antonio and 240 mi southeast of El Paso. Its population was 8,283 at the 2010 census.

About Fort Stockton, Texas

The City of Fort Stockton, TX is a General Law Type A city. The City of Fort Stockton held an election in 1948 adopting the Local Government Code Chapter 25, a city manager form of government.

Welcome to Historic Fort Stockton, Texas

This important Indian Wars Fort was active from 1867-1886. It was strategically placed at the life-saving waters of Comanche Springs to protect the San Antonio-to-El Paso mail, freight wagons, cattle drives, and emigrants. The fort was garrisoned by the 9th Cavalry, known as "Buffalo Soldiers". It also provided employment for freighters, laborers and a market for farmers, stockmen, and merchants.

Today the fort is managed by the Fort Stockton Historical Society and is opened to visitors. Four of the original buildings still stand, including three officers quarters and the original Guard House. Two barracks and two kitchens were rebuilt from the original blueprints, and these structures house a fort museum and visitor center