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Welcome to Pecos County, Texas!
Located in southwest Texas, Pecos County is the
second largest county in the state,
covering over 4,700 square miles. Created on 3 May, 1871, and began
operation in 1875
The county seat is located in Fort Stockton. With a population of
7,846, Fort Stockton is the largest town in Pecos County.
Other communities include Bakersfield, Coyanosa, Iraan, Imperial,
Sheffield, and Girvin.
Featured Photograph
Dr. W H Moore of Fort Stockton dated 1919
The photograph was taken on the Scharbauer Ranch.
My grandfather, John Martin Billings was Scharbauer Ranch Foreman for
about 14 years, during the very early 1900s.
Three of my maternal aunts were born on the ranch. - courtesy Terri
Wilhelm
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100+ Photos |
Pioneers If not, they should be! |
Pioneer Club |
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Pecos County Sheriffs |
Branding Irons |
School Yearbooks |
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Pecos County Physicians |
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Confederate Pensions |
War Casualties |
Military |
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WWI Memorial |
WWII Memorial |
Korean and Vietnam Memorial |
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Gibbs Field |
Seeing Double |
Slave Narratives |
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Fort Stockton Historical Soc. |
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Pecos County Message Board |
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Bibliography |
Volunteers/Lookups |
Water Carnival Miss Fort Stockton Winners, 1936-2007 |
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Landmarks & Vanished Communities |
Frank Hamer, |
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Much appreciation to Eddie Cope, former Pecos County
Coordinator,
most of the information you find on this site is his work.
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