Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Mineral Water Well

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

1. First Mineral Water Well Marker

Inscription. The bronze marker in the floor locates the first mineral water well dug in this valley in the year 1877 by J.W. Lynch, a pioneer settler, and thereby discovered for posterity the health giving waters for which Mineral Wells is famous.

Erected by Mineral Wells.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 32° 48.53′ N, 98° 6.768′ W. Marker is in Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is at the intersection of North Oak Avenue (U.S. 281) and East Hubbard Street, on the right when traveling north on North Oak Avenue. The marker is located on the wall for the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mineral Wells TX 76067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

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: Mineral Wells (a few steps from this marker); Weatherford, Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railway Depot (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mineral Wells Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells (approx. ¼ mile away); Mineral Wells High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Famous Mineral Water Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. H.H. Milling (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineral Wells.

The view of the First Mineral Water Well Marker on the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. The view of the First Mineral Water Well Marker on the wall

The bronze marker on the floor at the site of the first mineral water well image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

3. The bronze marker on the floor at the site of the first mineral water well

The bronze marker on the ground in the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

4. The bronze marker on the ground in the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,055 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.