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Remnants of old fort buildings still stand at Fort Griffin State Park
three restored buildings, Visitor Center. On U.S. 283 at Clear Fork of the
Brazos River.
Lake--Hubbard Creek. See LAKES listing.FORT McKAVETT
Pop. 103Alt. 2,155
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General-The rural community in west
Menard County occupies the site of a frontier
Army fort founded in the mid- 1800s as pro-
tection for settlers from Indians. On F.M. 864
just south of U.S. 190 (west of Menard).
Fort McKavett State Historic Site-Fort established 1852 as Camp San
Saba; later named for Capt. Henry McKavett, killed at Battle of Monterrey in
Mexican War. Abandoned during the Civil War; reoccupied by Col. Ranald S.
Mackenzie in 1868. By 1876 there were stone barracks for eight infantry com-
panies, 12 officers' quarters, a hospital, guardhouse, magazine, bakery, post
office, large headquarters building, storehouses and stables. Importance
Haunting ruins at Frontier Fort McKavett State Historic Sitedeclined after 1874 when Army offensive against Indians produced several
major victories, the most significant in Palo Duro Canyon (See CANYON).
Post abandoned in 1883. Extensive restoration of ruins. Interpretive exhibits
in original hospital feature historical photos, dioramas, and some 200 arti-
facts. Open Wed. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 915/396-2358.FORT STOCKTON
Pop. 8,712Alt. 2,954
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General-Town developed with establish-
ment of military post in 1859, an outpost on
* Butterfield Overland Mail Route at crossing
of Old San Antonio Road and ancient
Comanche War Trail. Popular with Indians
long before white men arrived because of large springs nearby. Area was
one of earliest irrigated farming efforts in Texas: some 8,000 acres irrigated as
early as 1877. Today seat of Pecos County, retail and shipping headquarters
for vast ranching, natural gas and oil activities, and major West Texas cross-
roads. Hunting excellent for mule deer and pronghorn antelope.
Annie Riggs Hotel Museum-The old hotel, built 1899, was popular stop
on stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. Fourteen
rooms display area collections; 19th-Centuiy clothing, photography, Indian
artifacts, cowboy regalia, kitchen utensils, geology, religion, Camp Stockton
artifacts. Open daily Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 - 5 p.m.;
extended hours in summer. 301 S. Main St.; 915/336-2167.
Comanche Springs-Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of
Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Courthouse Square-Historic features include courthouse (1883), first
Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone placed by
survey party in 1859, used as origin point for all land surveys in this part of
West Texas. Nearby St. Stephens Episcopal Church (1872), was first
Protestant Church west of the Pecos River.
Grey Mule Saloon-Preserving nostalgic remembrance of times past,
restored old saloon was one of early-day "red-eye" dispensaries of West
Texas. Callaghan and Main Sts.
Historical Sites Tour-A series of special signs on city streets provide guid-
ance for do-it-yourself tour of historic sites. Historical notations date from
days of Cabeza de Vaca's explorations, 1534, and other explorers such as
Espejo in 1583, Mendosa in 1684. Friendly citizens will fill in details.
Historic Fort Stockton-Typical frontier military post established 1858 as
Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of 35 buildings made of
adobe and handhewn limestone. Four original buildings remain: Three of the
eight officers quarters, and guardhouse with jailer's quarters, three solitary
confinement cells, and a larger holding cell. Some of the other buildings
reconstructed. Open Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.; admission.
300 E. 3rd; 915/336-2400.Annie RiNgs Hotel Museum in Fort Stockton
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