Sink Springs

An important element in the development of San Marcos, the Sink Springs are a part of a system of springs in the area which feed the San Marcos River. The flow of the springs is forced by artesian pressure through the San Marcos fault. Since the late 19th century the Sink Springs, located on land once owned by Republic of Texas pioneers Thomas Jefferson Chambers and Edward Burleson, have provided water for a variety of purposes, including residential use, the irrigation of commercial farms, and the operation of a woolen mill and a dairy. (1991)

Sink Springs is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 124 historical markers documented in Hays County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.9009, -97.9204 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lime Kiln (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Guadalupe, San Marcos Springs, and Hays County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010328. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.