Historical markers in Rockwall moved to new locations

By on    Fate, Forney, Good Living, Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City  

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Hundreds of pink granite and bronze monuments were commissioned by the State of Texas to commemorate the 1936 Texas Centennial and placed across Texas.  Rockwall’s monument had been in the same location for 79 years.  Originally positioned along State Hwy. 66 (Bankhead Highway) between the current intersection of Caruth […]

Memories and Markers: Rockwall’s historic people, places

By on    Good Living, Rockwall  

Did you know that Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will present, “Memories and Markers: A Look at Rockwall’s Historic People and Places” at noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Historic Courthouse. The program is free […]