Historical MarkerFort Hancock Merchantile
Fort Hancock · Hudspeth County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5229001989
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Established when the town of Fort Hancock was founded in 1883, this general store is the oldest in Hudspeth County. Started by a Mr. Ross, later the first area postmaster, it was sold in 1916 to Q. A. Hare and his wife. In 1960 they transferred the business to their daughter Mrs. Bob Sims and her husband. It has remained in continuous operation, serving the Mexican border area with modern supplies as well as items like horse collars and coffee mills. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
About this site
Fort Hancock Merchantile is a historical marker in Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 14 historical markers documented in Hudspeth County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 27 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3018, -105.8448 near Fort Hancock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fort Hancock (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cpl. Benito Martinez, Esperanza, and Finaly Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5229001989. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
