Old Shinoak Springs

Named for dwarf oaks. Before fencing began in 1880's, springs attracted cattle, horses, deer. Settlers hauled water for home and stock use. Town of Shinoak Springs thrived until M.K.&T. Railroad bypassed it in 1880. Schoolhouse of rawhide lumber was built in 1882. Had seats of split logs. Pupils numbered 55. School grounds drew crowds of 8,000 for political rallies and camp meetings. A lake was formed 1911 by a rock dam. "Frank Gray Memorial Park," given to city of Gorman, is now recreation and reunion ground, at site of old springs. (1966)

Old Shinoak Springs is a historical marker in Gorman vicinity, Eastland County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Eastland County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2000, -98.6911 near Gorman vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Blackwell Hospital (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ellison Family Graveyard, Ellison Springs, and Kokomo School.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5133003810. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.