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Browder Springs

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

Named for Browder family originally owning this site. Springs played key role in founding of Dallas and were principal source of water before a pumping system with city mains was installed. During drouth of 1909-10, springs were reopened to supply a million gallons of water a day. 1968

Marker Details

Address 1717 Gano St.
Location Description in Old City Park at 1717 Gano St., Dallas
Marker # 6600
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code geology; water topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.774706, -96.789984

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