Marker Inscription
Formed from Bexar County; created February 1, 1858. Organized September 10, 1883. Named in honor of Haden Edwards 1771-1849. Empresario leader of the Fredonian War in 1827. County seat, Leakey 1883 Rocksprings, since 1890.
Historical Marker
Edwards County (THC #5137001401)
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About this site
Edwards County is a historical marker in Rocksprings, Edwards County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Edwards County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0419, -100.1918 near Rocksprings. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rock Spring, The (historical marker), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rocksprings, American Angora Goat Breeders' Association, Headquarters, and First Methodist Church of Rock Springs.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5137001401. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Also at or near Rocksprings, Edwards County
“Edwards County” names 2 distinct records in Edwards County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1936 in Rocksprings. The others:
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Historical Marker
Rock Spring, The
Rocksprings · 1972
Cemetery
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Edwards County
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American Angora Goat Breeders' Association, Headquarters
Rocksprings · 1965
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First Methodist Church of Rock Springs
Rocksprings · 1992
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Hough Haven
Rocksprings · 1966
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Gilmer Hotel
Rocksprings · 1986
Historical Marker
Edwards County
Rocksprings · 1936
Historical Marker
Carson Store, Old
Rocksprings · 1968