People

Black and white image of a bridge being built high above a river canyon with a segment still missing near the center and construction equipment and materials visible above and below.
Pecos High Bridge While Under Construction

Courtesy of Whitehead Museum

The People Behind the Railroads
Construction of the Southern Transcontinental Railroad was split into two divisions. The western half was constructed by Southern Pacific, while the eastern half was constructed by the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway Company.
more on the Railroad Divisions

 
Head and bust photo of middle-aged man with thinning hair and moustache wearing a Civil War lieutenant's Union uniform. He is looking at the camera with a bit of a side glance.
Lieutenant John Lapham Bullis

Courtesy of Institute of Texan Cultures

Lieutenant John Lapham Bullis
John L. Bullis served the majority of his career in Southwest Texas after the Civil War. Between 1873 and 1881, Bullis served as commander of the Seminole scouts. During this time he lead them in a number of famous encounters against bands of Apache and Comanche Indians.
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Five black soldiers at attention in dress uniform for the Union Army. One in center of back row of three is looking up and to the left while the others look straight on.
Seminole Scouts

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Seminole Scouts
The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts earned four Congressional Medals of Honor defending the frontier against hostile Apaches and Comanches, and never lost a man in combat.
more on Seminole Scouts

 
Close up of a red humanoid with arms outstretched and appearing to wear long, draping garments painted on a cave wall in front of red line paintings of other humanoids.
Pictographs of Panther Cave

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Ancient People of the Lower Pecos
People have come here for more than 10,000 years to enjoy and fish in the waters of the Pecos, Devils, and Rio Grande.

Last updated: May 3, 2024

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10477 Highway 90 West
Del Rio, TX 78840

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