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Rock Springs Cemetery
Gregg County,
Texas

Built in 1849 With Donated Labor And Lumber. One Teacher School Was Taught Here Until 1930's
First Teacher Was J C Vernon
First Trustees: Thomas G Chisum,
James "Squire" Dillingham, Joel
Smith (Smith Donated The Site).
Building Was also used for Church,
Grange, Socials, Fraternal Meetings,
And Political Rallies.
Community Names For Nearby Springs, Settle By
Pioneers From Tennessee

Contributed on 1/18/16 by justplaincountryphotography
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Record #: 98135

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Submitted: 1/18/16 • Approved: 8/13/16 • Last Updated: 3/25/18 • R98135-G0-S3

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