The Carter Family in Del Rio

Known as country music's First Family, the Carter family first found national acclaim while on XERA radio. Owned by Dr. John R. Brinkley, the powerful radio station across the Rio Grande from Del Rio reached listeners around the country. A.P. Carter, his wife Sara, and his sister-in-law, Maybelle, first broadcast from the station during the 1938-39 season. For the next few years, they and others performed gospel and folk standards, early elements of country music. Often opening their "Good Neighbor Get-Together" show with "Keep on the Sunny Side," the group at times included other family members, who continued to influence American music for many decades. (2005)

The Carter Family in Del Rio is a historical marker in Del Rio, Val Verde County, dedicated in 2005. 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 29.3690, -100.9042 near Del Rio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Del Rio, John Taini, and Glenn-Dowe House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5465013112. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.