Utopia

After an 1886 Indian raid on their nearby Little Creek home, R. H. Kincheloe and family moved here, built a home and in 1873 a 2-story rock store. They platted town as "Montana", giving land for churches, school, and community square. Post office moved from Waresville in 1883. Methodists had church here before town was founded. Baptists organized their church in 1888. Church of Christ congregation relocated here, 1902. New name praising climate was chosen by Postmaster George Barker. Stores and shops were built. Town is now a center for ranching, retirement, vacationing. Marker sponsored by citizens of Utopia - 1973

Utopia is a historical marker in Utopia, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1973. 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 29.6184, -99.5268 near Utopia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Utopia Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rock Store, William Ware, and Old Waresville.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463005617. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.