Details for Old Carson Store
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5137003702
Data
Marker Number | 3702 |
Atlas Number | 5137003702 |
Marker Title | Old Carson Store |
Index Entry | Carson Store, Old |
Address | |
City | Rocksprings |
County | Edwards |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 383559 |
UTM Northing | 3321010 |
Subject Codes | markets, merchantiles |
Marker Year | 1968 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | corner of Austin and Well Street; Rocksprings |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
Marker Text | First stone store in town; built 1920-21 by G. M. Carson, merchant. His 1904 general store (on this site) was for years only establishment in county selling caskets. Present store withstood 1927 tornado that killed 72 here; is still owned by the Carson family. (1968) |