Details for Old Carson Store
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5137003702
Data
| Marker Number | 3702 |
| Atlas Number | 5137003702 |
| Marker Title | Old Carson Store |
| Index Entry | Carson Store, Old |
| Address | |
| City | Rocksprings |
| County | Edwards |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 383559 |
| UTM Northing | 3321010 |
| Subject Codes | markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | corner of Austin and Well Street; Rocksprings |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| 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) |