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Johns' Well and Campgrounds

Argyle, Denton County

Marker Text

In 1884 this site was designated as a religious campground by the members of the Prairie Mound Methodist Church. Johns' well, named for former owner Hardin Johns, provided the steady water supply needed by campers, area settlers and travelers. During annual ten-day camp meetings, families camped around the brush arbor where services were held. As nearby communities erected church buildings the campgrounds began to decline and the land was sold in 1913. John's well continued to serve the area residents until 1963. (1982)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Intersection of Old Justin Road and C. Taylor Road (just east of I-35 west), 2 miles west of Argyle via Old Justin Road
Marker # 2827
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code camp meetings; water topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.118307, -97.209516

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