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Davis Mill

Salado, Bell County

Marker Text

Built in 1864 by William A. Davis; first stone mill with carding machine in this vicinity. A sawmill and gin were added in 1866. French burrs, Leffel water wheel and silk bolt brought from Galveston by wagon in 1871. Made flour for Central Texas homes. No widow paid toll at the Davis Mill.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description At S. Main and Salado Creek, Salado.
Marker # 1179
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins
Latitude, Longitude 30.944843, -97.536795

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