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This two-story native stone commercial structure was built by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Heath, who operated a local mercantile in partnership with Ira Beard. Constructed to accommodate early travelers and workers on the railroad, the Rock Hotel was completed in 1909, the year that the Abilene and Southern Railway line was extended to Winters. A landmark in the city, the hotel serves as a reminder of Winters' early growth and development. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Rock Hotel is a historical marker in Winters, Runnels County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9594, -99.9659 near Winters. The nearest cataloged historic site is Winters Lodge No. 743, A.F. and A.M. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Winters State Bank, First Methodist Church of Winters, and Winters FFA Chapter.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399004317. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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