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The "Chaparral"

Rocksprings, Edwards County

Marker Text

Built about 1895 by J.P. Taylor, from England. Then on the Fort McKavett - Fort Clark Road. In 1907 E.E. and Mary Sproul Morriss, early settlers, bought Taylor's acreage and patented more land. Ranch became social center. "Chaparral" refers to roadrunners and Dwarf Oaks, both numerous here. (1969)

Marker Details

Address Snodgrass Rd.
Location Description Off Snodgrass Rd. (CR 260) on private property. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 5279
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.150674, -99.820958

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