Near Niederwald in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Goforth
Business activity in Goforth was at its height between 1880 and 1906. The town boasted a drugstore, doctor's office, meat market, stable, and blacksmith shop. A U. S. Post Office opened in 1890, with J. T. Goforth as postmaster. In 1894, J. M. Butterworth purchased Goforth's store, but closed it three years later when the Goforth Supply Company was organized. The town's founder later formed a gin and milling company that operated one of the largest cotton gins in the area.
Despite the fact that rail lines had bypassed Goforth, the community flourished until soil erosion and worn out farmland combined to bring extensive crop failure in 1925. A worm infestation in 1926 caused total abandonment of area farms. The supply company closed that year with stock still on the shelves. Although little evidence remains of the townsite, Goforth is an important part of Hays County history.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 30° 1.383′ N, 97° 47.86′ W. Marker is near Niederwald, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of Goforth Road (County Highway 157) and Huber Ln, on the right when traveling west on Goforth Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kyle TX 78640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martin Church of Goforth (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3˝ miles away); Bunton Branch Bridge (approx. 3.7 miles away); Buda (approx. 4.9 miles away); First Baptist Church of Buda (approx. 4.9 miles away); McElroy-Severn House (approx. 5 miles away); Buda Christian Church (approx. 5 miles away); Buda United Methodist Church (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niederwald.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.