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Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill

Belton, Bell County

Marker Text

First water power mill in Bell County. Built in 1847 by Robert Childers, pioneer settler, Indian fighter, served in the Army of Texas, 1836. Sold in 1856 to G. W. Shanklin, 1799-1888, who built best water race in Texas. Site of stage stand on Old Military Road. Crossing place of Chisholm cattle trail. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 2603 Tahuaya Dr.
Location Description Camp Tahuaya Boy Scout camp, restricted access/private property
Marker # 828
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (bronze and pink granite)
Code mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins; water topics; pioneers; cattle topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 31.009449, -97.506114

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