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White Rock Community |
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Greenville,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 16' 6.07154000016",
-96° 7' 8.7365299998"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Originally named Tidwell Creek, the settlement of White Rock began as a stop on the Sherman-Jefferson Trail. According to local tradition, the first settlers were members of the Jonas Havens family. A post office was established in 1857. Businesses in the town included stores, saloons, a blacksmith shop, a mill, and a gin. A school was in operation until the 1940s. Early traveling preachers served the religious needs of the community until two churches were organized. A decline in population occurred as a result of railroad expansion in other parts of the county.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
White Rock Community Historical Marker Location Map, Greenville, Texas
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