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ROCKSPRINGS, Texas

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Population (2003): 1,216COL Index (2008): 75.1
Elevation: 2,402 ftArea: 1.2 smCounty: Edwards (county seat)
Zip Code: 78880Area 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 55Creeks: 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:

ANGORA GOAT BREEDER'S ASSOCIATION MUSEUM: Austin Street, Rocksprings, TX. The story of Angora goats, mohair and their role in the Texas economy are told in this small museum. M-W-F, 9a-4p.

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: Rocksprings, TX. Annual event in honor of mohair and wool production.

July: Fourth of July Rodeo

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."

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 and ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

See City & Chamber web sites shown above. Partial list below:

CHURCHES

CHRUCH OF CHRIST: 830-683-4175; 108 S College, Rocksprings, TX, 78880

CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD: 830-683-3386; Rocksprings, TX, 78880

COMMUNITY CHURCH: 830-683-4242/5222; 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; Rocksprings, TX, 78880

ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 830-683-2165; 405 Uvalde Hwy, Rocksprings, TX, 78880

COUNTY GOVERNMENT & COUNTY-WIDE SERVICES

See Edwards County Profile

LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S

Click: Rocksprings Lodging Listings and Reservation Services

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES

NELSON FUNERAL HOMES: 830-683-6233; Rocksprings, TX, 78880

PEOPLES STATE BANK: 830-683-2119; 101 W Main, at Corner Of Main And Wells, Rocksprings, TX. www.psbrocksprings.com

RKLW 91.5: 830-683-3396; Rocksprings, TX, 78880; FM Radio Station

SOLID ROCK REAL ESTATE: 830-597-4311; Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.solidrockrealestate.net