Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn.
Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel
1. Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Marker
Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2418.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 30° 0.993′ N, 100° 12.553′ W. Marker is in Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. It is at the intersection of West Austin Street and North College Street, on the right when traveling east on West Austin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocksprings TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilmer Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocksprings Telephone Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edwards County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Edwards County (about 400 feet away); The Sesquicentennial Committee Erects This Marker (about 400 feet away); Site of Rocksprings' First School Building (about 500 feet away); Old Carson Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocksprings.
Also see . . . American Angora Goat Breeders' Association. (Submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel
2. Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
