Winters in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rock Hotel

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 8, 2016

1. Rock Hotel Marker

Inscription. This two-story native stone commercial structure was built by Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Heath, who operated a local mercantile in partnership with Ira Beard. Constructed to accommodate early travelers and workers on the railroad, the Rock Hotel was completed in 1909, the year that the Abilene & Southern railway line was extended to Winters. A landmark in the city, the hotel serves as a reminder of Winters’ early growth and development.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4317.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 31° 57.468′ N, 99° 57.941′ W. Marker is in Winters, Texas, in Runnels County. It can be reached from the intersection of W. Dales Street (Loop State Highway 438) and N. Melwood Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big 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 Comanchería,

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: Winters State Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winters Lodge No. 743, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winters Public Library

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Winters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blue Gap Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winters FFA Chapter (approx. half a mile away); Old Cotton Oil Mill (approx. half a mile away); St. John's Lutheran Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winters.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 8, 2016

2. Rock Hotel

Marker is mounted on front wall to the left of the entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.