Original Town in Carrollton in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blanton Grain Tower
Carrollton Historic Site
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 18, 2021
1. Blanton Grain Tower Marker
This 110-foot tall grain storage tower was once the center of a large family-owned grain and feed business. Erected in 1950, it became Carrollton's most distinctive landmark. It stands on the site of the original Carrollton Feed Mills, which L.F. Blanton bought in 1931. The name was changed in mid-1940's to Blanton Grain Company. Grain and feed produced and stored here were shipped via the railroad on the east side of the building to customers world-wide. With Blanton's death in 1971, the company soon closed.
Designated Historic by Carrollton City Council December 7, 2010.
Erected 2010 by Carrollton City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 57.12′ N, 96° 54.43′ W. Marker is in Carrollton, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Original Town. It is on 4th Avenue east of South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1003 4th Avenue, Carrollton TX 75006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pioneer Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carrollton Train Depot (approx. Ό mile away); St. John Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carrollton High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carrollton Black Cemetery (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Carrollton Black Cemetery (approx. Ύ mile away); Alex W. and Sarah Perry Homestead (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Perry Cemetery (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carrollton.
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 18, 2021
2. Blanton Grain Tower Marker Reverse
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 18, 2021
3. Blanton Grain Tower Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 18, 2021
4. Blanton Grain Tower
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 18, 2021
5. Blanton Grain Tower
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