Concho County · 1936
Created February 1, 1858 organized March 11, 1879. Named for the river which the Spaniards called the Concho because of the many shells that they found in it.
View on map ↗Concho County, Texas
Historical Markers in Paint Rock, Texas
Paint Rock is home to 5 official Texas Historical Commission markers — each one telling a piece of the city’s story. Browse the markers below, then find them on the map and discover more nearby with RoadHistorical.
Largest Pictograph Site in Texas · 1936
1500 paintings by various tribes at widely differing dates are scattered along the bluff for a half mile. Most outstanding pictorial contribution of the nomadic tribes of Texas. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
View on map ↗Concho County Courthouse · 1962
First permanent courthouse for Concho County. Built in 1886, replacing crude early structure. Architects were the brothers F.E. and Oscar Ruffini, who also planned and constructed first main building at the University…
View on map ↗Paint Rock Methodist Church · 1962
-----
View on map ↗Rich Coffey House · 1992
Rich Coffey (1823-1897) was a prominent pioneer and settler in the part of the state that now encompasses Runnels and Concho counties. In 1862 Coffey moved his family, cattle, and cowboys to a site near present day…
View on map ↗Discover Paint Rock’s history on the road
RoadHistorical maps all 15,000+ Texas historical markers and alerts you as you pass them. Free to download.
Keep exploring