Fort Stockton is a city in Pecos County, Texas, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 67 and 385. The city has a population of 8,283 and is the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is located in the Chihuahuan Desert and has a hot, arid climate. The city was founded in 1859 as a U.S. Army fort to protect settlers from Apache raids. Fort Stockton played an important role in the Indian Wars and the Mexican Revolution. The city is home to several historic sites, including the Fort Stockton Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geographic Data for Fort Stockton, Texas, United States
| Latitude | 30° 53.642' |
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| Longitude | -102° -52.759' |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Numerology for Fort Stockton, Texas, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 56 => 2
Pythagorean Name Number : 5
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Famous Persons from Fort Stockton, Texas, United States
- Blaine McCallister - Born on October 17, 1958 - Golfer
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- Walter L. Buenger - Born on January 19, 1951 - University teacher, and Historian
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