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.
Guided 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 ToursVisitors 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 ToursFormed in freshwater mussels, pearls range in color from pink to rich purple. Local jewelers offer variety of settings for th...
538-acre park offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, nature study, trailer facilities, rest rooms, shelters, cab...
Exhibits include Indian artifacts, history of early railroads in area, and 19 period room settings - kitchen, bedroom, doctor...