Eldorado in Schleicher County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
West Texas Woolen Mills
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018
1. West Texas Woolen Mills Marker
Introduced in this area in 1883, sheep existed in large numbers throughout the region by the 1930s. Prominent local banker Joseph B. Christian and his son, textile engineer Joe Muller Christian, erected this native stone building to house the West Texas Woolen Mills. Texas Governor W. Lee O’Daniel attended the grand opening in 1941. In 1942 the plant was awarded a major World War II contract to manufacture army blankets. After a successful conversion to postwar production, the mill became a major contributor to the area’s economy. The Christians sold the landmark mill in 1963.Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5683.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 30° 51.406′ N, 100° 36.23′ W. Marker is in Eldorado, Texas, in Schleicher County. Marker is at the intersection of SW Main Street and Bud Avenue, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Eldorado (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Bev McCormick (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schleicher County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Gustav Schleicher (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Methodist Church of Eldorado (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schleicher County (approx. 2½ miles away); Site of Verand (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eldorado.
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018
2. West Texas Woolen Mills Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
