San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Farmers Union Gin Company
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
1. Farmers Union Gin Company Marker
Local farmers Henry Kellerman, J. H. Barbee, A. H. Fleming, I. B. Rylander, and J. H. Williams purchased this site in 1908. Through their efforts the Farmers Union Gin Company was established here under the leadership of Oscar Calvin Smith. The first industrial plant of its size in San Marcos, the gin became vital to the area's cotton industry and remained in operation until 1966. This brick gin house, built in 1911, replaced an earlier structure which burned.Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10264.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 29° 52.536′ N, 97° 56.478′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is on West Grove Street west of South Guadalupe Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W Grove St, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southside School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church (approx.
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Regarding Farmers Union Gin Company. The Farmers Union Gin Company building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1983.
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
2. Farmers Union Gin Company Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 160 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
