San Felipe Springs
Oasis for explorers, soldiers, freighters--from 1542 onward. In 1675 priests named the 7 Springs for King of Spain. In 18th century Comanches camped here on their war trail into Mexico. In 1808 a mission was established 3 miles downstream, on San Felipe Creek. By 1856-57, Springs were on the 1470-mile San Antonio-to-San Diego mail route and on Chihuahua Road for wagons hauling silver and gold from Mexico to Inidanola, then chief port on Texas Coast. After settlers came in 1864, irrigation "Mother Ditch" was dug; soon Del Rio was founded. (1966)
29.3726° N, 100.8836° W
Where to Find It
San Felipe Springs Golf Course, near Spring #3 between holes 6 and 7. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi S U. S. Army Camel Corps Del Rio
- 0.2 mi S Val Verde County Del Rio
- 0.4 mi S Camp Michie Del Rio
- 0.5 mi S Cal Rodgers and the Vin Fiz Del Rio
- 0.6 mi S Site of Camp Del Rio Del Rio
- 0.6 mi S Langston School Del Rio