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The Old Town Well, Goldthwaite

Goldthwaite, Mills County

Marker Text

Mr. Peyton died from poison fumes in digging this well; Ben Cox was also overcome; Deed H. Mayer rescued Mr. Cox and brought up Mr. Peyton's body; August 1887. In memory of these three men; Mills Co. Hist. Society

Marker Details

Address US 183, at Courthouse square
Location Description Courthouse Square, Highway 183, Goldthwaite.
Marker # 5391
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type State Approved
Code water topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.449888, -98.568712

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