Devine in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stroud's Blacksmith Shop
Photographed By James Hulse, December 11, 2020
1. Stroud's Blacksmith Shop Marker
Joe Stroud (1877-1966) came here from Bigfoot in 1903, and established a blacksmith shop on this site, continuing in the craft learned from his father. Stroud soon became known throughout the southwest for his branding irons, and had a reputation as an expert farrier, once shodding all four feet of a horse in nine minutes. He persisted in working in the shop until shortly before his death. Although the business has expanded, the original anvil still rings loud from the blows of Sherille Stroud, who maintains the Stroud family tradition.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5140.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 29° 8.287′ N, 98° 54.404′ W. Marker is in Devine, Texas, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of East Herring Street and South Teel Drive (Farm to Market Road 132), on the left when traveling east on East Herring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Herring Street, Devine TX 78016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Last Person Killed by Indians in Medina County (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Memorial (about 800 feet away); Judge Thomas J. Devine
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Also see . . .
1. Blacksmith. A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut. Source: Wikipedia (Submitted on December 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Farrier. A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves and the placing of shoes on their hooves, if necessary. A farrier combines some blacksmith's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with some veterinarian's skills (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb) to care for horses' feet. Source: Wikipedia (Submitted on December 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 11, 2020
2. Stroud's Blacksmith Shop and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, December 11, 2020
3. Stroud's Blacksmith Shop Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
