Historical Markers in Texas

King Mountain

Nature·Upton County·Texas

Probably named for Guy King, rancher who drilled first water well on top of mountain about 1900. Elevation is 3,000 feet. Part of an uplift in southern Permian Basin; associated with county oil fields. Many Indian relics have been found along the Rim Rock.

Getting there

31.1753, -102.2748

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