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
Inscription.
West Texas Woolen Mills. . 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. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995.
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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
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 on SW Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eldorado TX 76936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 256 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
