Site of a Confederate Powder Mill

Waxahachie, Ellis County

Erected in 1862 by William Rowen. On April 29, 1863 it was destroyed by an explosion and its owner killed. Also killed was Joshua G. Phillips.

Address 300 N. Rogers St.

Location Description

Marker # 7989

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)

Code mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins; Civil War; military topics

Historical Markers of Texas