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Old Public Water Well

Bluff Dale, Erath County

Marker Text

An early day oasis for travelers and cattle herds. Dug about 1887 by crew building Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad. At first artesian, lost power when well was dug nearby to supply locomotives. Local residents, who now have private wells, still use this well in emergencies. (1971) Incising on base of marker: Restored 1965 by Bluff Dale Study and Garden Club

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Greenwood Street, Bluff Dale
Marker # 3786
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code water topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.35147, -98.020652

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