Photograph of the Irion County Courthouse in Mertzon, Texas. There is a flagpole in front of the building, flying an American and a Texan flag.

Photograph of the Irion County Courthouse in Mertzon, Texas. It is a four-story building with a monument in front.

Irion County veterans memorial

Photograph of a historic plaque in Mertzon, Texas. It reads "Irion County Court House, erected A.D. 1937. Commissioners Court, R. J. Atkinson, county judge; S. F. Ollis, Precinct No.1; Willis B. Burke, Precinct No.2; Art. Chandler, Precinct No. 3; L. T. White, Precinct No.4. J. A. Boyd, Sheriff & Tax Assesor-Collector; T. P. Lawdermilk, County Clerk; Mrs. Mary Boyles, Treasurer. David S. Castle Co., Architects. Balfanz Construction Co., Contractors."

Texas Civil War Indian Trouble Memorial, Irion County. "War brought turmoil to Indians living in Kansas and the Indian Territory, with unfortunate results for Texans on the frontier. Most Cherokees, Choctaw, Creeks and Seminoles aided the South, while others adhered to the North. Few Comanches make a a treaty with the South; but a great majority with their allies, the Kiowas, held aloof from either side and plundered the frontier at will. Apaches and Kickapoos did the same from Mexico. Texas and Confederate Troops, despite poor arms and mounts, held defense lines until war's end."

"Ozona Junior High School. The first permanent school building in Ozona; constructed of native limestone in 1910-12, when Ozona was only 21 years old. The heating and ventilating system, never before used in the state when installed here, is still in operation daily. County school superintendent and judge, C. E. Davidson, was the general foreman of construction. Walter Kyle Oversaw stonework. Building was financed by sale of $75,000 of long-term bonds. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968."

Ozona Junior High School

Ozona High School Auditorium, built 1931.

Photograph of the gazebo on courthouse grounds in Ozona. It is decorated with red, white, and blue streamers and American flags.

"The Tie that Binds by Judy Black. Honorariums. Placed in the downtown park in December 1996, this heritage appreciation sculpture was sponsored by the Ozona Woman's Forum. The board of directors consisted of representative from each of the civic organizations in Crockett County. Marolyn Bean, Chairman; Shirley Kirby, Co-Chairman; Dan Pullen, Treasurer; Shannon Hunnicutt, Secretary; Barbara Carter, Grants; Jack Baggett, Jr.; Raymond Borrego; Norma Carson; Elizabeth Clark; Beverly Evans; Martha Gries; Len Hillman; Benny Gail Hunnicutt; Camille Jones; Mary Lou Lilly; Barbara Malone; Mary Jo Mason; Dorothy Montgomery; Vicki Stokes; Frank Tambunga"

Sculpture by Judy Black, the Tie that Binds on the courthouse grounds, Ozona

Photograph of the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona, Texas, a stone building with a green roof. There are cars parked outside the courthouse.

Photograph of a Crockett Memorial in Ozona, Texas. The memorial says: "Be sure you are right, then go ahead," and flowers have been placed in front of it. There is a plaque in the ground in front of the memorial.

Photograph of a plaque at the foot of the Crockett memorial in Crockett County. It reads: "William Mozart McVey. 1905-1995. A versatile sculptor of people, animals, birds and religious symbols, McVey attended the University of Texas and taught art there and at Rice University. He played football at Rice under the legendary coach John Heisman in 1924. McVey studied and taught at Cranbrook Art Institute, graduated from the Cleveland Art Institute, was a U. S. Air Force Major in World War II and taught plane and ship silhouette recognition to allied forces. Outstanding sculptures include: Winston Churchill, British Embassy, Washington D.C.; the frieze at the base of the San Jacinto Monument, Houston; James Bowie, Texarkana, Texas; bronze doors, University of Texas Memorial Museum, Austin; bronze doors, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. and sculptured niches, National Cathedral, Washington D.C. This Art Deco style sculpture of David Crockett, hero of the Alamo, was done in 1938."

Photograph of the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona, Texas. It is a stone building with a green roof. There are cars parked around the building.

Photograph of the Crockett County Museum. A couple trees have grown as tall as the building. The museum handicap entrance is visible to the left, and there is a red car parked on the right.

Photograph of a historic marker on the Crockett County Courthouse building. It reads: "Crockett County Courthouse, built 1902. Second courthouse for county. American Gothic architecture, planned by Oscar Ruffini, San Angelo. Material is fine stone quarried nearby on Meyer and Couch Properties. Cost $30,000. Early day community social center. Used for cowboy dances, box suppers, Christmas trees, roundup celebrations. In 1909 Arc light was added to steeple to signal sheriff and guide travelers to town. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966."

Windmills on I-10, between Ozona and Fort Stockton.

Windmills on I-10, between Ozona and Fort Stockton.

Photograph of a burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), taken at Historic Fort Stockton.

Photograph of the "Historic Fort Stockton Visitor Center," as declared by a sign on the front lawn. The building is small, and there is a car parked in the driveway to the right.

Photograph of a guard house in Historic Fort Stockton. Mountains and trees are visible in the background.

Photograph of the barracks at Historic Fort Stockton.

Photograph of the First National Bank building, which currently houses the Fort Stockton Police Department. Four columns hold up the overhang. There are cars parked in the background.