Black plaque № 14220

Black plaque № 14220

Davis Mill. Built in 1864 by William A. Davis; first stone mill with carding machine in this vicinity. A sawmill and gin were added in 1866. French burrs, Leffel water wheel and silk bolt brought from Galveston by wagon in 1871. Made flour for Central Texas homes. No widow paid toll at the Davis Mill. #1179

by Texas Historical Commission #01179 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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