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Pecos High Bridge Under Construction
Photo Courtesy Whitehead Museum
Pecos High Bridge While Under Construction

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.
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Lt. Bullis

Lt. John L. Bullis
John L. Bullis served the majority of his career in Southwest Texas after the Civil War. Between 1873 and 1881, Bullis served commanded 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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Seminole Scouts
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Seminole Scouts

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.
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Pictograph from Panther Cave
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Rock Art of Panther Cave
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.
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Brochures
Print Your Own Brochures!
Download and print park brochures on a variety of subjects (PDF).
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Amistad NRA's Collection
Amistad NRA's Museum Collection
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Atlatl
Make Your Own Atlatl!
Jack Johnson shows us how to make our own atlatl (spear thrower) below (PDF).
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Pecos River Viaduct  

Did You Know?
During both World War I and World War II, the Pecos River Viaduct was guarded by the U.S. Army against enemy saboteurs as it was a vital link to the war efforts.

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Last Updated: January 23, 2008 at 15:13 EST