Established in 1892, Rocksprings Cemetery serves as a visible link to the community's past, holding the graves of early settlers and victims of a devastating 1927 tornado.
The town of Rocksprings traces its beginnings to 1889, and just three years later, J.R. Sweeten donated two acres of land for a community cemetery. Though formally designated in 1892, earlier burials date back to 1891. Among the more than one thousand graves are those of early settlers, travelers passing through the area, and victims of the devastating tornado that struck the town on April 12, 1927. The site is marked by a Texas Historical Commission marker placed in 1989.
The cemetery was formally established in 1892 when J.R. Sweeten donated two acres of land, though some burials took place prior to this date.
Yes, the cemetery contains the graves of victims from the devastating tornado that struck Rocksprings on April 12, 1927.
The cemetery is located about 0.2 miles north of Rocksprings on US Highway 377.