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Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn.

 
 
Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel
1. Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Marker
Inscription. Formed in Missouri, 1898. Moved to Texas, 1924; to Rocksprings, 1926. Houses complete records on Angora Goats registered in U.S. Pictures of breeders and champion goats on display. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965
 
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. Marker 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.
 
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.
 
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 American Angora Goat Breeders' Association. (Submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Marker image. Click for full size.
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 202 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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