Old Carson Store
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)
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
30.0165° N, 100.2077° W
Where to Find It
corner of Austin and Well Street; Rocksprings
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Edwards County Courthouse Rocksprings
- <0.1 mi SW Rocksprings Telephone Company Rocksprings
- 0.1 mi SW Edwards County Rocksprings
- 0.1 mi W Gilmer Hotel Rocksprings
- 0.1 mi W Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. Rocksprings
- 0.1 mi W First Methodist Church of Rocksprings Rocksprings