Old Rock Store

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Built about 1865 by Pat Cavanaugh, Irish stonemason, assisted by Dick Barker. Site of gun battles in Dog Town (now Tilden), "wide open" during lawless era of the 1860's and 1870's. Preserved since 1929 by Clifton Wheeler, owner. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

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Location Description Faces courthouse across from courthouse on Route 16 at intersection with Highway 72, Tilden.

Marker # 3799

Dedicated 1966

Size, Type Medallion and Plate

Code commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles

Latitude, Longitude 28.461009, -98.54967

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