Three Rivers
Founded March 1913 by Charles R. Tips. An investor chartered June 12, 1913, as Hamiltonburg--named for local family. Town lot sale began July 4, 1913. Townsite renamed by U.S. Postal Department May 1, 1914, to mark fork of three rivers--Nueces, Atascosa and Frio. Present interests are ranching, farming, gas, oil and recreation.
28.4611° N, 98.1829° W
Where to Find It
South side of City Hall, Town Square, Three Rivers
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Felix Longoria Three Rivers
- <0.1 mi NE Jessy Franklin Gray Three Rivers
- <0.1 mi S Rialto Theater Three Rivers
- <0.1 mi SE First State Bank Building Three Rivers
- 0.2 mi W Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory Three Rivers
- 0.3 mi E Cunningham Home Three Rivers