The community was given this name because of the springs. The first family to settler here was that of Mr. Able Douglas. It is thought that they settled here because the land was cheap and it was a more prosperous place than where they had been living. The oldest house now standing is the one built by Mr. Able Douglas. It is 102 years old and now belongs to Mr. Paul Douglas. Mr. John Bartholomew lives in the house now.

Rock Springs Church was built about 100 years ago. It was a log building used for both church and school. The church used now is 48 years old. The oldest store belonged to Mr. Joe Douglas. The present store is owned by Mr. John Taylor. Mr. Bedford Todd is the present mail carrier.

The Rock Springs School and church got their names from the Springs. The first part of the school building was erected about 1912. In 1936 another room was added. Four buildings have been used. The first teacher was Mr. Billy Butler. The present teacher is Alice Bailey. The average daily attendance is 25.

From the works of Louise Oakley - Henderson County Supervisor of Schools (Fair Project 1940)