Fort Stockton Guard House
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.
30.8870° N, 102.8762° W
Where to Find It
Historic Fort Stockton, southeast of intersection of N. Rooney and E. 3rd streets
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Fort Stockton
- 0.1 mi E Hovey School Fort Stockton
- 0.1 mi S O. W. Williams Fort Stockton
- 0.1 mi N Fort Stockton Officers' Quarters Ft. Stockton
- 0.1 mi S Site of Comanche Springs St. Stockton
- 0.2 mi S Koehler's Saloon and Store Ft. Stockton