Kenney Fort historic site, Round Rock Tx

05/25/2026

This sketch, made by Dr Kenneys daughter decades later, is what the fort is thought to have looked like

04/25/2026

Welcome to Kenney Fort page, where you can learn about the true story old west accounts of pioneer’s, indigenous people’s, and audacious early Texas politicians dreams.

03/18/2026

Public invited! Mark your calendar May 12th! Firsthand accounts of events in our local history.

02/11/2026

The water well at Mays and Georgetown Streets (Main Street )

Travelers through downtown may notice the attractive gazebo with a water well near the new roundabout. It is a dedication to a piece of Round Rock's history.

Originally drilled in 1879 this well capped by a gazebo was at the intersection of Mays and Main Street for many decades. It was originally an Artesian well, which meant it flowed freely without any pumps whatsoever. In fact, it's recorded that the constant and steady flow created a muddy Street as water flowed downhill on Mays street. The Gazebo created a natural Bandstand and it was frequently used by musicians for impromptu concerts attracting crowds from all around town.

Before this 1879 well downtown, residents obtained water from a Mr Burnet’s well north of Brushy Creek. With a team of houses and a wagon, he hauled barrels of water around town on a standard route daily.

In 1970 Deemed to be a traffic hazard,the old well was capped and a replica gazebo installed and relocated to the corner near a sidewalk.
Later,this was once again removed in a realignment of Main Street. A fresh presentation is now just west of the new roundabout, in front of First Baptist Church. Today its seating and shade is frequently enjoyed by visitors downtown. as they snack on our famous Round Rock Donuts.

Although the gazebo and well have been reloaded downtown, it serves as another of Round Rock's appreciation of our heritage from the last century,

01/18/2026

Free event in our Lunch & Learn series Feb 10 12 noon! BACA Center downtown Round Rock

01/18/2026

10/07/2025

You are invited to a free talk on Round Rock military families that help shape our town years ago! Oct 28 BACA center , 12 noon

08/05/2025

What our Texas looked like 10 years before Williamson County was formed.