Historical MarkerSan Felipe Springs
Del Rio · Val Verde County · Dedicated 1966 · THC Atlas #5465004534
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Oasis for explorers, soldiers, freighters--from 1542 onward. In 1675 priests named the 7 Springs for King of Spain. In 18th century Comanches camped here on their war trail into Mexico. In 1808 a mission was established 3 miles downstream, on San Felipe Creek. By 1856-57, Springs were on the 1470-mile San Antonio-to-San Diego mail route and on Chihuahua Road for wagons hauling silver and gold from Mexico to Inidanola, then chief port on Texas Coast. After settlers came in 1864, irrigation "Mother Ditch" was dug; soon Del Rio was founded. (1966)
About this site
San Felipe Springs is a historical marker in Del Rio, Val Verde County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Val Verde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 78 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3772, -100.8830 near Del Rio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Canal System of Del Rio (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Val Verde County, U. S. Army Camel Corps, and Camp Michie.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5465004534. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
