Rock Creek is an unincorporated community in McLennan County, Texas. It is near the headwaters of Rock Creek, a tributary of the Brazos River.[2][1]

Rock Creek, Texas
Rock Creek, Texas is located in Texas
Rock Creek, Texas
Rock Creek, Texas
Rock Creek, Texas is located in the United States
Rock Creek, Texas
Rock Creek, Texas
Coordinates: 31°40′02″N 97°14′30″W / 31.66722°N 97.24167°W / 31.66722; -97.24167
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMcLennan
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76633
Area code254
GNIS feature ID1345371[1]

History

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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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock Creek, Texas
  2. ^ Minor, David. "Rock Creek, TX (Johnson County)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 25, 2020.