Black plaque № 16596

Black plaque № 16596

Old Public Water Well. 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 #3786

by Texas Historical Commission #03786 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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