Historical Markers in Texas

Wild Rose Pass

Nature·Jeff Davis County·Texas

In early days the Indian trail through these mountains followed the gorge below known as Limpia Canyon. To avoid the floods travelers over the San Antonio - El Paso Road, emigrants, U.S. troops and supply trains, and the mail chose this higher pass famed for its wealth of wild roses. Erected by the State of Texas 1956.

Getting there

30.7182, -103.7900

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