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Site of Fort Stockton
Established on the Comanche Trial, March 27, 1859. As a protection to the San Antonio – San Diego mail route. Named in honor of commander Robert Field Stockton, 1795-1866, who captured California for the United States. A stage stand on the San Diego line, 1858-1861. Evacuated by federal troops during the civil war, reoccupied July, 1867.
Permanently abandoned June 30, 1886
Erected by the State of Texas 1986
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