Hereford in Deaf Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town Without a Toothache
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
1. Town Without a Toothache Marker
Hereford's "miracle water" was brought to national fame in 1941 when Dr. Edward Taylor, State Dental Officer, told the American Dental Association that tooth decay was almost unknown here. This ideal situation had been discovered by a local dentist, Dr. George Heard, originally from Alabama. In a cross-section survey, dentists found that few local people had dental cavities. Hereford's mineral-rich water and soil are thought to prevent tooth decay. Demand arose for Hereford water to be shipped all over the U.S. and to foreign nations. (1967)
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5517.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 34° 48.906′ N, 102° 24.338′ W. Marker is in Hereford, Texas, in Deaf Smith County. It is at the intersection of South 25 Mile Avenue and West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on South 25 Mile Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 S 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford TX 79045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The E.B. Black Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
2. Town Without a Toothache Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
