Rockwall acquires land where namesake rock wall was discovered

The mysterious rock wall that gave the North Texas city its name could for the first time in decades be viewable by the public.

The city of Rockwall said last week it has acquired the land where the famed formation sits underground.

“It’ll be very additive to our community and part of our history and our story,” said Rockwall Mayor Trace Johannesen.

The wall was first discovered in 1852 when the land was being excavated for a well. In 1936 a section was put on display for visitors for a small fee, but it’s been inaccessible for decades…

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