Burgess' Water Hole
Burgess' Water Hole, called San Lorenzo by Juan Dominguez de Mendoza,1684. Later Charco Alzate in honor of an Apache chieftain. Water hole honoring John W. Burgess, pioneer freighter who here outwitted the Apaches. The emigrant road to California by the way of Chihuahua passed this place.
30.3731° N, 103.6591° W
Where to Find It
Kokernot Masonul Lodge property, Kokernot Springs, off of SH 223, Alpine
Nearby Markers
- 0.8 mi SE Texas Confederate General Lawrence "Sul" Ross Alpine
- 0.8 mi S J. C. Bird Alpine
- 0.9 mi S J.C. Carr-Bob Slight House Alpine
- 0.9 mi S Nolte-Rooney House Alpine
- 0.9 mi S City Building Alpine
- 0.9 mi S First Methodist Church Alpine