Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Public Mineral Water Well
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. Site of Public Mineral Water Well Marker
Inscription.
Site of Public Mineral Water Well. . Mineola settlers chose this area, nicknamed "the Forks of the River," for its abundance of water. The town's first water service was administered by A. W. Front, who made daily deliveries to his 50 clients. A water well was located on this site as early as 1885; workmen drilling for salt between 1889 and 1890 discovered mineral water. In 1896 a 60-foot windmill tower with a 3,000-gallon cypress wood tank was constructed and a mineral well dug to 150 feet by Henry L. Beaird. This became the town's main water source. A 1913 analysis of the water revealed more than 12 minerals associated with healing properties. In 1906, an electric motor replaced the windmill. The well was capped in 1924 when the street was bricked over.
Mineola settlers chose this area, nicknamed "the Forks of the River," for its abundance of water. The town's first water service was administered by A. W. Front, who made daily deliveries to his 50 clients. A water well was located on this site as early as 1885; workmen drilling for salt between 1889 and 1890 discovered mineral water. In 1896 a 60-foot windmill tower with a 3,000-gallon cypress wood tank was constructed and a mineral well dug to 150 feet by Henry L. Beaird. This became the town's main water source. A 1913 analysis of the water revealed more than 12 minerals associated with healing properties. In 1906, an electric motor replaced the windmill. The well was capped in 1924 when the street was bricked over.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11668.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 32° 39.822′ N, 95° 29.345′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Johnson Street and East Broad Street (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling north on North Johnson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Regarding Site of Public Mineral Water Well. The exact site of the public mineral water well was the center of the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. Highway 80) and Johnson Street.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. Marker is behind the American flag to left of Chamber of Commerce entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
