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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Camp San Saba (approx. 3 miles away); Peter's Prairie School (approx. 9.7 miles away); Wagram Cemetery (approx. 10.1 miles away); East Sweden Presbyterian Church (approx. 10.3 miles away); Swedish Settlers (approx. 10.3 miles away); McCulloch County Courthouse (approx. 10½ miles away); McCulloch County (approx. 10.6 miles away); Soldiers Waterhole (approx.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, October 19, 2018

2. Voca Waterwheel Mill Marker Area

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 4,086 times since then and 267 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.