Town of Knippa
Served by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad since 1882, this area was settled in 1887 by George Knippa. A freighter who worked between East Texas and Mexico, Knippa also encouraged many friends to move to the fertile land of this county. In 1899 gold-mining was tried here by an aged, white-bearded stranger known as Wilson. In 1900 the community acquired a post office and in 1909 a town was laid out. Previously called Chatfield, it was renamed Knippa. The Trap Rock Mine, a stone and gravel business which started in 1913, is still in operation. 1969
29.2945° N, 99.6377° W
Where to Find It
(Just inside Knippa - north side of U.S. 90 - East city limits) - U.S. Highway 90, Knippa.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SE Emmanuel Lutheran Church Knippa
- 0.8 mi W Knippa Trap Rock Plant Knippa
- 8.2 mi SW Garner Army Air Field Uvalde
- 9.5 mi E Site of Camp Sabinal Sabinal
- 9.9 mi SW USS Uvalde Uvalde
- 10.3 mi E First Baptist Church, Sabinal Sabinal