The Old Pecos County Historic Jail

The Old Pecos County Historic Jail Traditional jailhouse turned museum(2001), biult in 1883, expanded in 1912. The Jail is situated south of the Courthouse and Zero Stone Park.

Ground floor served as the private residence for our Sheriff until 2000, top floor served as cell area until 1973. The Old Pecos County Jail is under the care and control of the Pecos County Historical Commission. Other buildings of historic notice include Saint Joseph's Mission Church, the Grey Mule Saloon, and the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum.

Yesterday, the PC Historic Jail was closed to the public from 12:30–2:00 p.m. as we welcomed a special group for a priva...
07/22/2026

Yesterday, the PC Historic Jail was closed to the public from 12:30–2:00 p.m. as we welcomed a special group for a private tour.

We had the pleasure of hosting participants from the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Youth Camp during their stop in Fort Stockton. After their original plans changed, we were contacted to see if we could provide a tour, and we were happy to accommodate their visit.

With approval from Oscar Gonzalez, President of the Pecos County Historical Commission, we were able to close briefly to the public and provide the group with a guided tour of the historic jail.

A special thank-you to the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce and Ross Harper at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum for helping gather brochures and local information to include in the students' souvenir gift bags.

Finally, a heartfelt thank-you to Kendra Reed for assisting with the tour. The group was larger than I typically lead on my own, and your help made the afternoon run smoothly. It was greatly appreciated!

We enjoyed sharing a piece of Pecos County history with this wonderful group and hope they enjoyed their visit to the Historic Old Jail.

❤️🤍💙 We will reopen Monday July 6th, have a safe weekend.
07/02/2026

❤️🤍💙 We will reopen Monday July 6th, have a safe weekend.

🤠 🐴 From the Archives: Pecos County Sheriff’s Posse The Pecos County Historic Jail Museum is proud to share a collection...
04/15/2026

🤠 🐴 From the Archives: Pecos County Sheriff’s Posse

The Pecos County Historic Jail Museum is proud to share a collection highlighting the legacy of the Pecos County Sheriff’s Posse—a mounted group that represented Fort Stockton and the surrounding region across West Texas.

This exhibit brings together original riding gear, photographs, and awards spanning nearly two decades.

A set of chaps and a breast harness dating from the 1940s–1950s, along with trophies from the 1960s, were collected by the Pecos County Historical Committee and are now preserved and displayed at the Old Pecos County Jail Museum.

The newest additions to our collection for the sheriff's posse include a group photo, and a portrait of George Burleson, also pictured in the group photo. The group photograph was taken in El Paso, Texas on February 1, 1949 and shows the posse mounted and in coordinated dress, likely during a parade or regional appearance. Their formation reflects the discipline of organized equestrian teams.

Photographs courtesy of Phyllis Burleson Smith, originally donated to the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum and later entrusted to the Old Pecos County Jail Museum by Director Ross Harper. Shared in memory of the Burleson family.

By the 1960s, the posse was actively competing and representing Pecos County in public events. Trophies from this period include a 3rd place finish in a Junior Rodeo Parade (June 21, 1962) and awards from Quarter Horse shows between 1965–1967, highlighting both horsemanship and the quality of their horses.

Together, these items tell the story of a group that carried the spirit of Pecos County beyond its borders—combining service, skill, and community pride.

📸 Posse members identified in the 1949 photograph include:
Windy Woods, Nancy Graham, Frank Hinds, Paul Counts, Olan George, Alf Ten Eyke, Jim Gus Nevins, Bill Slayton, Squirrel Ezell, Dick Arnold, H.C. Brown, Buck Palmer, ___ Lowe, Doc Green, Raymond Hale, Oscar Graham, and *George Burleson.

📣⚠️ We are especially interested in confirming the full name of “___ Lowe” and welcome any additional information about these individuals or their families.

📸 All photos were edited for contrast and detail.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. Here are the visitor counts for March 2026. Our fellow Texans are from ...
04/06/2026

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. Here are the visitor counts for March 2026. Our fellow Texans are from Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rockport, Waxahachie, San Antonio, Salt Flats, Penitas, Austin, Highland Village, Caddo Mill, Odessa, Dallas, and Round Rock.

Out of state visitors came from Montana, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee.

As always thank you so much for making this Old Jail part of your visit to Historic Fort Stockton.

💐✝💐Have A Safe Weekend💐✝💐We will regular hours of operation Monday, April 6th at 1:00 PM. As always thank you for making...
04/02/2026

💐✝💐Have A Safe Weekend💐✝💐

We will regular hours of operation Monday, April 6th at 1:00 PM. As always thank you for making this Old Jail a part of your visit to Historic Fort Stockton, safe travels.

Address

101 W Gallagher Street
Fort Stockton, TX
79735

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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+14323366316

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