Paint Rock, Texas
Founded in 1879, Paint Rock is the present seat of Concho County. It was named for an extensive group of Indian pictographs painted on limestone cliffs bordering the Concho River.
Founded in 1879, Paint Rock is the present seat of Concho County. It was named for an extensive group of Indian pictographs painted on limestone cliffs bordering the Concho River.
Visitors see weaving of 100 percent sheep's wool rugs and saddle blankets on 2,4, and 8 harness looms. They also can see how the items are finished with latch hooks or hand knotting fringes. Thirteen looms range from 10-inches wide to 12-feet wide. On U.S. 83
Paint Rock, TX ToursGuided tours to site where earliest paintings date from prehistoric times; succeeding pictographs continued until last quarter of 19th century when Comanche Indians still hunted in area. Visitors often see deer, wild turkey and other native wildlife along with approximately 1,500
Paint Rock, TX ToursExciting art, science and history exhibitions at the museum change frequently. Laser and Planetarium shows. ...
One of the first movie theaters in West Texas, opened in 1920 featuring silent films; 1929 adapted to sound; closed in 1957. ...
More than 200 examples of vintage farm equipment from horse-drawn threshing machines to huge 1912 Case steam tractor. Museum ...
500-acre site on Lake Colorado City has cottages, boat ramp, rest rooms and picnic facilities; camping, fishing, swimming, sk...
Set behind protective fence at south edge of U.S. 60 about five miles southwest of city is site of first tree planted through...