Tilden, TX, United States
Old Rock Store. Built about 1865 by Pat Cavanaugh, Irish stonemason, assisted by Dick Barker. Site of gun battles in Dog Town (now Tilden), "wide open" during lawless era of the 1860's and 1870's. Preserved since 1929 by Clifton Wheeler, owner. Recorded Texas Historic Lankmark, 1966. #3799
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 16608 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off