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1. rockwallcountymuseum.comRockwall County Historical Foundation & Museum | smallest ...

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   The RCHF Museum conveniently sits within Harry Myers Park in downtown Rockwall, Texas. The Museum Park is home to many historic structures including two homes from early Rockwall County, a Tenant Cabin, the Hartman Windmill, a replica carriage house, outhouse, and gazebo.

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2. rockwallcountymuseum.com › aboutABOUT | Rockwall County Historical Foundation & Museum

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   The Rockwall County Historical Foundation was organized January 16, 1978 to collect and preserve the county’s history. Today, we own and operate three historic buildings in Harry Meyers Park: Manson-LaMoreaux-Hartman House, Bailey House, and the Tenant Cabin.

   • President: Evan Tate
   • Secretary: Jessica Burgess

   • President-elect: Johnny Myers
   • Treasurer: Jessica Burgess

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   Rockwall County Historical Foundation & Museum, Rockwall, Texas. 2,765 likes · 27 talking about this · 95 were here. Rockwall County Historical Foundation is a Texas non-profit organization, 501 (c) 3.

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4. rockwallcountymuseum.com › rock-wallThe Rock Wall | Rockwall County Historical Foundation & Museum

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   1897 G.R. DeWeese and T.H. Meredith dig a shaft through a cross section of a large rock wall northeast of town (near present-day FM. 549 and Clem Road). 1901 Dr. Robert T. Hill, a Texas geologist, publishes an article about the rock wall and classifies them as clastic sand dykes.

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   Wonderful small museum on the grounds of Harry Meyers Park. Oldest house in the county (early1800's), it was moved to this site and has many pieces of history. Next door is the Bailey House (early 1900's) which is being restored above its move in June 2017.

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   • Location: 901 East Washington, Rockwall, 75087, Texas

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6. www.rockwallcountytexas.com › 255History | Rockwall County-Official Website

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   In the early 1850s, farmers were digging a well and discovered a rock wall that crossed the county and at some places appeared above ground level. Scientists have determined that this is a natural formation, but folk tales continue to say that it was built by prehistoric natives.

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   Where are Rockwall County historical foundation rocks located?

   • At the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum, a set of rocks were excavated from the Stodghill farm and placed on the side of the museum. Another set was also placed in front of the Rockwall County Courthouse, although Russo said one rock — which sits vertically — was set incorrectly.

   What’s the history of Rockwall’s ancient rock wall? Curious Texas goes

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   When was Rockwall founded?

   • Rockwall was founded in 1854 and is the County Seat of Rockwall County. Rockwall is approximately 22 miles east of downtown Dallas on Interstate 30 with a population of over 45,000. Early pioneer T.U. Wade discovered the rock wall when digging a well in the mid-1800s, about the time the town was founded.

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   What is in Rockwall County Museum Park?

   • The Museum Park is home to many historic structures including two homes from early Rockwall County, a Tenant Cabin, the Hartman Windmill, a replica carriage house, outhouse, and gazebo. The Blackland Prairie Grassland is a preservation project of native grass and wildflowers. The property also includes an original segment of the rock wall*.

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   Why is Rockwall Texas called Rockwall County?

   • When the town of Rockwall was formed, it was named for the rock formation. In 1836, the area was established as part of Nacogdoches County, and when Texas joined the Union in 1845, it was included in Henderson County. Kaufman County was formed in 1847, and the region now known as Rockwall County was placed in Kaufman County.

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8. planetrockwall.com › directory › listingRockwall County Historical Foundation Museum

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   The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum is located in the Manson-LaMoreaux-Hartman House in Harry Myers Park on Washington Street. The museum features displays with artifacts and memorabilia from Rockwall County residents. Admission is FREE.