Marker Inscription
Known to early Texans as one inch flow of water out of rocks. Site of a camp for travelers and freighters. Occupants of land around the spring included W. J. Greer, with a sheep camp, 1882; Francis Winans, with a cattle and sheep ranch, 1884; A. O. Burr, farming, about 1885. Cattlemen, including Frank Gray, camped here during roundups. Outlaws in 1880s frequented a hut nearby. Rocksprings Post Office opened 1891 in townsite platted for a new county seat at center of Edwards County. The rock spring still seeps in city and county historic park and playground. (1972)
About this site
Rock Spring, The is a historical marker in Rocksprings, Edwards County, dedicated in 1972. 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 30.0282, -100.2037 near Rocksprings. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rocksprings (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hough Haven, American Angora Goat Breeders' Association, Headquarters, and First Methodist Church of Rock Springs.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5137005417. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
