Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Rock Store, 1879

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018

1. Old Rock Store, 1879 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built for general merchandise of G. W. Ragsdill, who owned and operated a nearby hotel and wagon yard.

Later used for many other businesses. The top floor has been hall for W.O.W., A.F.& A. M. and I.O.O.F. Lodges, and in 1912 a movie.
Owner: Judge M. E. Blackburn, Sr.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4323.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 30° 29.309′ N, 99° 45.992′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is at the intersection of North 6th Street and College Street, on the right when traveling south on North 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 North 6th Street, Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); O.C. Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimble County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Early History of Kimble County (within shouting distance of this marker); Burt M. Fleming Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Addison Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); John Sterling Durst (within shouting distance of this marker); Coke R. Stevenson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Junction.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018

2. Old Rock Store, 1879

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018

3. Old Rock Store, 1879

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.