Knippa

Served by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad since 1882, this area was settled in 1887 by George Knippa. A freighter who worked between East Texas and Mexico, Knippa also encouraged many friends to move to the fertile land of this county. In 1899 gold-mining was tried here by an aged, white-bearded stranger known as Wilson. In 1900 the community acquired a post office and in 1909 a town was laid out. Previously called Chatfield, it was renamed Knippa. The Trap Rock Mine, a stone and gravel business which started in 1913, is still in operation. 1969

Knippa is a historical marker in Knippa, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.2957, -99.6376 near Knippa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Knippa Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Knippa Trap Rock Plant, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and Wish Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463005533. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.