Fort Stockton Essential Info
Overview
Fort Stockton is a city in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
44 °F
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Fun Facts
- Fort Stockton was named after Robert Field Stockton, a United States Navy commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War.
- Fort Stockton was originally established by the military as Camp Stockton in 1858, the area was briefly abandoned by the military during the Civil War.
- In 1952, the largest gas field in the county was opened on the M.C. Puckett and Son Ranch, south of Fort Stockton.
Popular Foods
- Burrito
- Green Chile Omelette