Near Voca in McCulloch County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Voca Waterwheel Mill
(1/4 mile east)
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, October 19, 2018
1. Voca Waterwheel Mill Marker
Inscription.
Voca Waterwheel Mill. (1/4 mile east). Built 1876, by H.A. Chadwick and sons, William and Milam, who constructed other mills in the region. Water was diverted from river by a still-visible, 1300-yard millrace. Originally used to grind wheat and corn; a saw was soon added to provide "rawhide" lumber. First cotton gin in the county, powered by this wheel and producing 3 bales per day, was constructed in early 1880s. A store operated near the mill for a short time, but moved to Voca after landlord refused to allow the sale of bitters. Mill operated until washed away by flood, June 1899.
Built 1876, by H.A. Chadwick and sons, William and Milam, who constructed other mills in the region. Water was diverted from river by a still-visible, 1300-yard millrace. Originally used to grind wheat and corn; a saw was soon added to provide "rawhide" lumber. First cotton gin in the county, powered by this wheel and producing 3 bales per day, was constructed in early 1880s. A store operated near the mill for a short time, but moved to Voca after landlord refused to allow the sale of bitters. Mill operated until washed away by flood, June 1899.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5658.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1899.
Location. 31° 1.301′ N, 99° 12.981′ W. Marker is near Voca, Texas, in McCulloch County. Marker is on State Highway 71, 0.4 miles west of County Road 214, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Voca TX 76887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,642 times since then and 229 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
