Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of a Confederate Powder Mill
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. Site of a Confederate Powder Mill Marker
site of a
Confederate
powder mill
Erected in 1862 by William Rowen
On April 29, 1863 it was destroyed by
an explosion and its owner killed
Also killed was Joshua G. Phillips
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7989.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1863.
Location. 32° 23.279′ N, 96° 50.81′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is on North Rogers Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 N Rogers St, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wyatt Real Estate Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calaboose (about 300 feet away); St. Paul's Episcopal (about 500 feet away); Old Ellis County Jail (about 500 feet away); Central Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); 106 West Main Street (about 800 feet away);
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
2. Site of a Confederate Powder Mill Marker Area
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
3. Site of a Confederate Powder Mill Supplemental Marker
Sons of Confederate Veterans 1896
The Powder Mill employed a local Confederate soldier, Pvt. David Carey Nance, Co. E, "Ellis County Grays", Parsons' 12th Texas Cavalry. After recuperating from war wounds, military officials assigned him to work here. In the explosion, Nance was blown out of the building and severely burned. He survived by jumping into a water well. Nance recovered and rejoined Parsons' Brigade for the duration of the war.
For additional information, search online for O.M. Roberts SCV.
The Powder Mill employed a local Confederate soldier, Pvt. David Carey Nance, Co. E, "Ellis County Grays", Parsons' 12th Texas Cavalry. After recuperating from war wounds, military officials assigned him to work here. In the explosion, Nance was blown out of the building and severely burned. He survived by jumping into a water well. Nance recovered and rejoined Parsons' Brigade for the duration of the war.
For additional information, search online for O.M. Roberts SCV.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
