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Old Carson Store

Rocksprings, Edwards County

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)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description corner of Austin and Well Street; Rocksprings
Marker # 3702
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 30.014537, -100.207428

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