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Miller's Store

Waelder, Gonzales County

Marker Text

Erected 1900-1901 by R. L. Miller and Sons. Now owned by 4th generation of family. First store established 1866. Unique bannister features wooden balls carved by the contractor "Cap" Smith. Bullet holes in awning testify to rowdy early era. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Hwy. 90 W, Waelder.
Marker # 3381
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 29.692645, -97.298309

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