Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William T. Miller Grist Mill
Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024
1. William T. Miller Grist Mill Marker
Stonemasons Joe E. Bishop, "Rocky" Davis, and "Old Frank" Hamilton built this 2-story native stone mill for William T. Miller (1846-1936) in 1882. Steam power was used to grind grain here until a crude oil engine was installed (1918). The grist mill was converted to feed production after W. M. Wright and his son-in-law, Ted C. Robbins, purchased it in 1926. In 1974 Robbins and his wife gave the structure to the Dublin Historical Society as a museum for W. M. Wright Historical Park.
[Adjacent DAR sign:]
Built in 1882
Presented for continuous service and preservation of history by the Henry Downs Chapter, Texas State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
1981.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. Adjacent DAR marker: Texas State Society Daughters of American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number 5847.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 32° 5.089′ N, 98° 20.643′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named William T. Miller Grist Mill (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dublin Rodeo (about 400 feet away); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (about 400 feet away); Dublin National Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
2. William T. Miller Grist Mill Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
3. William T. Miller Grist Mill
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
4. William T. Miller Grist Mil
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,224 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
