Rockwall in Rockwall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rockwall County
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 18, 2022
1. Rockwall County Marker
Formed from Kaufman County
Created March 1, 1873
Organized April 23, 1873
Named for a curious geological formation, an underground rock wall, that comes to the surface in several localities
County seat, Rockwall.
Erected 1936 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6147.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 32° 55.877′ N, 96° 27.597′ W. Marker is in Rockwall, Texas, in Rockwall County. Marker is on East Rusk Street. The marker is located on the historic Rockwall County Courthouse grounds, on the south side facing East Rusk Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Rusk St, Rockwall TX 75087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Rockwall County (a few steps from this marker); East Trinity Lodge No. 157, A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Rockwall (approx. half a mile away); Central National Road of the Republic of Texas (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 18, 2022
2. Rockwall County Marker
The marker is seen in this view in front of the historic courthouse. Rockwall County Marker (6148), is to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
