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ROCKSPRINGS, Texas
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Population (2003): 1,216COL Index (2008): 75.1
Elevation: 2,402 ft
Area: 1.2 smCounty: Edwards (county seat)
Zip Code: 78880
Area Code: 830-683Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30 0' 58" N, 100 12' 32" W
Location: Central part of county;
100 mi W of San Antonio; 69 mi N of Uvalde; 41 mi SW of Junction; 29 mi N of Camp Wood
Highways: US 377, TX 55
Creeks: HackberryRivers:Lakes:
REFERENCES
CITY:
CITY OF ROCKSPRINGS: 830-683-4105
100 W Austin St., Rocksprings, TX 78880
CHAMBER and TOURISM:
ROCKSPRINGS-EDWARDS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-683-6466
PO Box 267, 411 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
Web: www.rockspringstexas.net; Email: info@rockspringstexas.net
ROCKSPRINGS VISITORS CENTER: 830-683-2287; Rocksprings, TX, 78880
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: 830-683-1682; Rocksprings, TX 78880
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Barksdale; Camp Wood, Montell, Vance
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: The economy of Rocksprings is centered on the wool and mohair industry. Edwards County is one of the top producers of wool and mohair in the world. Tourism.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
MUSEUMS: ANGORA GOAT BREEDER'S ASSOCIATION MUSEUM: The story of Angora goats, mohair and their role in the Texas economy are told in this small museum; MITCHELL ARROWHEAD MUSEUM: Thousands of ancient Indian arrowheads and artifacts; TEXAS MINIATURE MUSEUM: Dollhouses and furnishings from 1900 to the present. See full details in Directory below.
DEVIL'S SINKHOLE STATE NATURAL AREA: A natural cave descending 150 feet in a sheer drop. A wildlife preserve and home to a large Mexican free-tailed bat cave; 7 mi N of town. See See: Parks, and Bats
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions. Hunting; fishing.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
BARKSDALE: TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTES
CAMP WOOD; PARKS; TINKER THE FOSSILIZED T REX; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTES
LEAKEY: WILDLIFE ART MUSEUM; REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM; FRIO RIVER FUN; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTES
MONTELL: HISTORIC MISSION
PARKS: There are state parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
CONCAN: GARNER STATE PARK
KICKAPOO: KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK: just W of Camp Wood & Leakey, and just outside the Hill Country
Local city parks include: None
EVENT CALENDAR: For details on each event, see: Festivals
May: "Top-O-The-World" Festival-Mad Hatter's Tea Party (annual event in honor of mohair and wool production); Cinco de Mayo Parade
July: Fourth of July Rodeo-Professional Bull Riding (PBR)
Mountain bike festival race events throughout the year at Camp Eagle (see full details in Directory below.)
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE:
On-Line Latest News: Topix
Newspaper: ROCKSPRINGS RECORD & TEXAS MOHAIR WEEKLY: 830-683-3130; 411 Well St., Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.rockspringsrecord.com
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "The site was selected in 1891 by J. R. Sweeten because of the natural springs bubbling forth from the rocks. In 1891 the town acquired a post office and was made county seat. In 1892 Rocksprings had a population of 250, a blacksmith, a hotel, a doctor, two saloons, a real estate agent, a general store, two lawyers, and a druggist. The name of the town was originally written as two words, but it was changed after the first courthouse burned in 1897. The town drew attention from across the state and Mexico after the lynching of Antonio Rodriguez, who was accused of murder, on November 3, 1910. By 1914 Rocksprings had a population of 500 and a bank. As the county seat, the town grew as the county population grew, reaching 998 in 1931, 1,433 in 1952, 1,248 in 1980, and 1,339 in 1990. It declined somewhat in the 1990s, and in 2000 the town had 1,285 inhabitants and fifty-eight businesses. The economy of Rocksprings is centered on the wool and mohair industry. Edwards County is one of the top producers of wool and mohair in the world. Hunting and fishing revenues account for 20 percent of the city and county income. The state of Texas has purchased 40,000 acres of land surrounding the Devil's Sinkhole, a natural cave descending 150 feet in a sheer drop, for a wildlife preserve seven miles north of the town. In 2004 the Rocksprings Record and Texas Mohair Weekly was published at Rocksprings. The Edwards County Airport, several motels and restaurants, and a general store are located there. The Angora Goat Breeders Association Museum is located in Rocksprings, and in May the town hosts the annual "Top-o-the-World" festival in honor of mohair and wool production."
Historic Architecture: Walk around the Courthouse Square and view the Courthouse building, circa 1897 and the Jail.
PRIOR NAMES: Rock Springs
NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:
CEMETERIES: Rocksprings
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk; City Data; Texas Escapes (lots of good photos); Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
ROCKSPRINGS GALLERY: 713-515-2780; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Original Texas artist's works of landscapes, skyscapes, and animals. Located across the street from Rocksprings Hotel. Craig & Debra Wolcott.
AUTOMOTIVE
JON'S GARAGE: 830-683-2324; 14398 Hwy 41, Rocksprings, TX 78880
RAY'S GARAGE: 830-683-4311; 100 E Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Ray Avila
ZAPATAS GARAGE: 830-683-2127; Hwy 377, Rocksprings, TX 78880
BANKS
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK: 830-683-2119; 101 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
PEOPLES STATE BANK: 830-683-2119; 101 W Main, Rocksprings, TX 78880. At Corner Of Main And Wells. www.psbrocksprings.com
CHURCHES
CATHOLIC CHURCH: 830-683-6165; Rocksprings, TX 78880
CHURCH OF CHRIST: 830-683-4175; 108 S College, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD: 830-683-3386; 202 W Sutton St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
COMMUNITY CHURCH: 830-683-4242-5222; 319 Main St, On the Square, Rocksprings, TX 78880
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 830-683-5186; 500 S Uvalde, Rocksprings, TX 78880 >
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-683-3135; 2016 W Austin, Rocksprings, TX 78880
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 830-683-4424/2513; Corner of College & Austin, Rocksprings, TX 78880
SACRED HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH: 830-683-2165; 405 Uvalde Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 830-683-5165; 405 Uvalde Hwy, POB 887, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CONSTRUCTION-BUILDERS-SUBS
2 J & C CONSTRUCTION: 830-683-6465; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Jesse Cerda
ANGORA CONSTRUCTION: 830-683-2360; Rocksprings, TX 78880
CLOUD CLEARING & CONSTRUCTION: 830-834-1111; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Benny & Betty Cloud
DENNIS SCHNACK CONSTRUCTION: 830-683-3112; Rocksprings, TX 78880
GONZALES & SONS CONSTRUCTION: 830-683-2404; 201 N Live Oak St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Ramiro "Ram" Gonzales Jr.
GORDON'S CONSTRUCTION: 830-683-7290; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Gordon & Audrey Grooms
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT:
ROCKSPRINGS, CITY OF: 830-683-4105; 100 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Edwards County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY: 830-683-2187; Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
TAXIDERMY & MEAT PROCESSING:
TRU-LIFE TAXIDERMY: 830-683-2515; 998 N US Hwy 377, Rocksprings, TX 78880
INSURANCE
ED WHITE INSURANCE: 830-683-4300; 207 W Main, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS INSURANCE: 830-683-2415; 104 N Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
TEXAS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE: 830-683-4103; Rocksprings, TX 78880
ANGORA INN: 830-683-4369; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Enriqueta Benavidez
GOAT SHED BED & BREAKFAST: 309 Price St, Rocksprings, TX 78880830-683-6140
GUEST HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST: 830-683-6303; 406 E Houston Street, Rocksprings, TX 78880
HISTORIC ROCKSPRINGS HOTEL: 830-683-4212; 877-726-4212; 200 W Austin, Rocksprings, TX 78880; www.historicrockspringshotel.com
SORRELLS INN: 830-683-1800; 205 E Main Street, Rocksprings, TX 78880
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
A-ACTION BAIL BONDS: 830-683-3433; Rocksprings, TX 78880
ALLISON BURLESON: 830-683-2203; 1007 S Hwy 377, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ANGEL WINGS: 830-234-3443; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Jane Burleson
ANGORA VIDEO: 830-683-5461; Rocksprings, TX 78880
B & R FENCING: 830-683-2355; 306 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Belio Villarreal
BEN & CO: 830-683-4470; 100 N Uvalde Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880
BILL'S WELDING SHOP: 830-683-4128; Uvalde Hwy 55, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CASA GONZALES: 830-683-6110; 104 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CHESTER TODD MD: 830-683-6263; 105 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
COUNTRY BOYS FEED & SUPPLY: 830-683-3104/3101; 305 Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Stan Cottle
CUELLARS BARBACOA: 830-683-3331; POB 54, Rocksprings, TX 78880
DEARMAN STUDIO: 361-578-6201; 301 S Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
DISCOUNT DOLLAR: 830-683-5178; 104 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
DIXIE'S PIE CO: 830-834-0888; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Homemade pies; recognized by Texas Monthly in the December issue of 2008, "Dixie's Pie Menu is worth a screeching Halt!"; Located at Rocksprings Hotel
DOMINION OIL: 830-683-2167; Rocksprings, TX 78880
GEARING ENTERPRISES INC: 830-683-2151; HC 10 Box 17a, Rocksprings, TX 78880
GULF INTERSTATE ENGR: 830-683-4244; Rocksprings, TX 78880
GOLDEN EAGLE DESIGN STUDIOS: 830-683-2518; POB 95, Rocksprings, TX 78880
GROOM'S HARDWARE & PARTS: 830-683-4516; 101 Nueces, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Jason Burleson
HEN HOUSE: 830-683-2444; 105 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
H T JONES CARPET CLEANING: 830-683-3545; Rocksprings, TX 78880
IMTC: 830-683-6366; Rocksprings, TX 78880
INDIAN CREEK TILE: 830-683-6113; Rocksprings, TX 78880
JACKIES JUNK: 830-683-4128; Rocksprings, TX 78880
JJ AND D WELDING: 830-234-7453; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Jose G. Vasquez Sr.
LA ESPANOLA: 830-683-5150; 805 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
LIL' TEXAS FLOWER SHOP: 830-683-3200; 804 S Hwy 55, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Chieko G. Adams
LITTLE MIRACLES CHILD CARE CENTER: 830-683-2556; 104 E Kerr St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
(THE) MALL: 830-683-2535; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Visit and shop for an experience in serendipity; vintage, crafts and other unique boutiques; gift wrapping available.
MITCHCO PLANTING COMPOST: 830-683-5119; 101 Mitchell Dr, Rocksprings, TX 78880
NAIL PARLOR: 830-683-3540; Rocksprings, TX 78880
NECHES INDUSTRIAL PARK: 830-683-3423; Rocksprings, TX 78880
NELSON FUNERAL HOMES: 830-683-6233; Rocksprings, TX 78880
PLATEAU ENTERPRISES: 830-683-7556; Rocksprings, TX 78880
PRIOUR-VARGA WOOL & MOHAIR, INC.: 830-683-3194/3191; 300 Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Steve Haynes
RKLW 91.5 FM: 830-683-3396; Rocksprings, TX 78880. FM Radio Station
ROCKSPRINGS ABSTRACT & TITLE: 830-683-4185; 116 N Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.rockspringstitle.com.
ROCKSPRINGS HOME & RANCH SUPPLY: 830-683-2184; 301 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS RECORD & TEXAS MOHAIR WEEKLY: 830-683-3130; 411 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.rockspringsrecord.com. Newspaper; Carolyn & Dean Anderson
ROCKSPRINGS LIQUOR STORE: 830-683-3443; POB 501, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS WELL SERVICE & SUPPLY: 830-683-6196/4196 POB 1047, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Johnny Whitworth
SAM EPPERSON OFFICE: 830-683-6412; Rocksprings, TX 78880
SHANKLIN BROTHERS: 830-683-2553; Rocksprings, TX 78880
SHEPHERD'S DRAW BORDER COLLIES: 830-834-0064; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Jeff & Sandie Henry
SHORT STOP INC: 830-683-3462; 101/106 S Uvalde Hwy, Rocksprings, TX 78880
STICKLERS INC: 830-683-4238; Rocksprings, TX 78880
STYLES: 830-683-2384; 406 W Bandera St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
SUPER S FOODS: 830-683-2178; 100 Uvalde St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. At Main Street. Evaristo Rendon
TLS: 830-683-2329; Rocksprings, TX 78880
TODD CLINIC: 830-683-6263; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Dr. Chester Todd
U-HAUL CO: 210-731-2805; 100 N Uvalde Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880
U-HAUL CO: 830-683-4380; 203 S Uvalde Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880
WHITESTONE: 830-683-4158; POB 154, Rocksprings, TX 78880
WOODCREST ENTERPRISES INC: 830-683-3420; Rocksprings, TX 78880
ANGORA GOAT BREEDER'S ASSOCIATION & MUSEUM: 830-683-4483; 205 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. The story of Angora goats, mohair and their role in the Texas economy are told in this small museum. M-W-F, 9a-4p.
MITCHELL ARROWHEAD MUSEUM: 830-683-2184; 301 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Thousands of ancient Indian arrowheads and artifacts. Located in the Rocksprings Home & Ranch Supply. See above.
TEXAS MINIATURE MUSEUM: 713-515-2780; Rocksprings, TX 78880. "A collection of the diminutive." Dollhouses and furnishings from 1900 to the present. Located across street from the Rocksprings Hotel. A private collection by Craig & Debra Wolcott. Contact them for a showing.
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
DEVILS SINKHOLE SOCIETY: 830-683-2287; 101 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: 830-683-1682; Rocksprings, TX 78880
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION: 830-683-2125; 200 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS AMBULANCE SERVICE: 830-683-3305; 408 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS-EDWARDS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 830-683-6466; POB 267, 411 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.rockspringstexas.net; info@rockspringstexas.net
ROCKSPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE: 830-000-1111; 830-683-4111; Rocksprings, TX 78880
BAKER BILL RANCH: 830-683-2227; Rocksprings, TX 78880
COOL WATER RANCH: 830-683-3332; HC 10 Box 4a, Rocksprings, TX 78880
DISMUKES RANCH: 830-683-4109; Rocksprings, TX 78880
EAGLE NEST RANCH INC: 830-683-5452; Rocksprings, TX 78880
EPPERSON RANCHES: 830-683-3131; Rocksprings, TX 78880. William & Marcy Epperson
FOUR BAR RANCH: 830-683-5174; Rocksprings, TX 78880
FOUR SQUARE RANCH: 830-683-5487 Hwy 55, Rocksprings, TX 78880
GREENWOOD VALLEY RANCH: 830-683-3411/3416; HC 1 Box 75, Rocksprings, TX 78880
HASH KNIFE RANCH: 830-683-6406; Rocksprings, TX 78880
(THE) HEADQUARTERS RANCH: 830-683-2474; PO Box 917, Rocksprings, TX 78880
J N RANCH: 830-683-2135; Rocksprings, TX 78880
LAZY H RANCH: 830-683-4205; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Brady Hyde
LLANO SPRINGS RANCH: 830-683-2244; Rocksprings, TX 78880
MC CARSON BROTHERS RANCH: 830-683-2275; 853 Mc Carson Ranch Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880
V 5 RANCH: 830-683-2500; Rocksprings, TX 78880
VANQUERO RANCH HOUSE: 830-683-4369; 104 N Hwy 377, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ED WHITE REALTY: 830-683-5263; 830-683-4100; 207 W Main, Rocksprings, TX 78880
GREEN REALTY: 830-683-4203; 400 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880.
SOLID ROCK REAL ESTATE: 830-597-4311; Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.solidrockrealestate.net
SPECK REALTY: 830-683-3189; POB 242, Rocksprings, TX 78880
WESTERN HILL COUNTRY REALTY: 830-683-7301; 830-683-4435; 106 E Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.westernhillcountryrealty.com
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
DIXIE'S DRIVE-IN: 830-683-2128; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Dana "Dixie" Drazan
KING BURGER DRIVE IN: 830-683-4127; 102 N Main, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Vicente & Dora Maltos
ROCKSPRINGS RESTAURANT: 830-683-3281; 103 S Hwy 55, Rocksprings, TX 78880
SCHOOLS
ROCKSPRINGS HEAD START: 830-683-6295; Nueces & Uvalde St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
CAMP EAGLE: 830-683-3219; 6424 Hackberry Rd., HC 10 Box 13, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.campeagle.org. 1400 acres located on headwaters of the Nueces River. Offers wilderness adventures and extreme sport. "Extreme" Bible-based curriculum and relationships. Hosts largest Mountain Bike Festival in Texas. Competitor magazine called this "Texas' best adventure destination". 12 miles of single track, 6 miles of jeep road, 185' limestone cliffs to climb, constant 72 degrees Nueces River. Rappel, zip lining, disc golf. Accommodations can be reserved (as available) in hotel-style rooms, dorm rooms that sleep 12, camp cabins, on-site tenting and RV spaces. Mountain bike races throughout the year.
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LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:
DIRECTV: 830-683-2326 120 N Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS SOLID WASTE STATION: 830-683-6181; POB 796, Rocksprings, TX 78880
ROCKSPRINGS WATER WORKS: 830-683-3181; 100 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
SWTTC PHONE STORE: 830-683-6220; 122 N Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Retail wireless cell phone service. ATT Wireless agent.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS TELEPHONE COMPANY: HQ: 830-683-2111; 939 S Hwy 55, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.swtexas.com. Local telephone lines, long distance service, wireless cell phone service, and internet service.
HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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