Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Rocksprings' First School Building
This school was succeeded by the Gem City Academy, which had 111 students in its second term.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4880.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 30° 0.948′ N, 100° 12.627′ W. Marker is in Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 377) and Price Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocksprings TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. (about 500 feet away); Rocksprings Telephone Company (about 700 feet away); Gilmer Hotel (about 700 feet away); Edwards County (about 700 feet away); Edwards County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); The Sesquicentennial Committee Erects This Marker (about 800 feet away); Old Carson Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocksprings.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.