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

Mineral Wells

Photographed by Gary Estep, January 3, 2026

1. Mineral Wells Marker

Restored Marker

Inscription. A town built on water. Founded 1877 by J.A. Lynch, a settler who miraculously recovered from rheumatism after drinking the foul tasting, but apparently healthful water in this well.

As the news spread, hundreds converged to "take" the waters, and a boom town sprang up. Its commercial slogan "Crazy" arose from a reputed cure of insanity at the "Crazy Woman Well".

Although the water's curative value is likely due to dissolved epsom and glauber salts, amazing powers were attributed to it.

For years Mineral Wells was Texas leading health spa.

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3394.)

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

Location. 32° 48.524′ 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 Southeast 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on North Oak Avenue. The marker is located on the wall of 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: First Mineral Water Well (a few steps from this marker); Weatherford, Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railway Depot

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(about 700 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); 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.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. Mineral Wells Marker

The Mineral Wells Marker on the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

3. The Mineral Wells Marker on the wall

The view of the Mineral Wells Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

4. The view of the Mineral Wells Marker from the street

The Mineral Wells’ Crazy Slogan image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

5. The Mineral Wells’ Crazy Slogan

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.