Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone
James St. between Main and Nelson St., Fort Stockton, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1883
EST. 1883
1859
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone
Built in 1883 of native sandstone, this structure served as the county courthouse and jail in Fort Stockton. Nearby stood the Zero Stone, set in 1859 as the initial reference point for local land surveys. Together they anchored early civic administration and property surveying in this West Texas county.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Courthouse, Jail and Zero Stone
Courthouse and jail. Built 1883 of native sandstone. Nearby Zero Stone place in 1859 as first reference point of local surveys. Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, 1966, Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5371001096
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