Rock Creek, Texas Explained

Official Name:Rock Creek, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:McLennan
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:463
Coordinates:31.6672°N -97.2417°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:76633
Area Code:254
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1345371

Rock Creek is an unincorporated community in McLennan County, Texas. It is near the headwaters of Rock Creek, a tributary of the Brazos River.[1]

History

Settlement in this area began shortly after the Civil War, and Rock Creek grew quickly. By the end of the 19th century, it had a cotton gin, several businesses, and two churches. However, a tornado destroyed much of the community in 1913, and many residents left instead of rebuilding. By the 1980s, the population was estimated at 25, and only two businesses remained in the community.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minor . David . Rock Creek, TX (Johnson County) . Handbook of Texas Online . . September 25, 2020.