Around Dripping Springs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738585222)

Now known as the "Gateway to the Hill Country," this small, historic town was once just a stagecoach stop between Austin and San Antonio. Founded by three pioneer families arriving from Mississippi in early 1854, the area was originally occupied by Tonkawa Indians. Despite an increasing pace of growth, the agrarian lifestyle established by the founding families continues to be preserved by farmers and ranchers, and the town remains committed to preserving its history. A local walking tour features a variety of sites, from the namesake Indian watering hole in town to the restored Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead at Founder's Park. Another landmark is the world-famous Salt Lick BBQ, where hundreds of visitors gather nightly to mingle with the locals and enjoy a delicious "taste" of history. Still, the main attractions to life in Dripping Springs continue to be what drew the original founders: simple charm, a family lifestyle, and lifelong friendships--all set in the beauty of the central Texas hill country.

Author: L. M. Freeman, Foreword by Carl Waits
ISBN-10: 073858522X
ISBN-13: 9780738585222
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 11/14/2011
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d