Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Famous Mineral Water Company
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
1. Famous Mineral Water Company Marker
Inscription.
Famous Mineral Water Company. . Edward P. Dismuke (1860-1957) came to Mineral Wells about 1900. He and Cicero Smith built a recreational lake west of town in 1904, complete with picnic areas and a scenic railroad. When they dug a well for drinking water they discovered a new supply of mineral water. After first selling the water in the Dameron Hotel, Dismuke opened the famous Mineral Water Company in 1913, dispensing the water and other products from a drinking pavilion. The famous Mineral Water Company Wells are the only ones in town still accessible to the public.
Edward P. Dismuke (1860-1957) came to Mineral Wells about 1900. He and Cicero Smith built a recreational lake west of town in 1904, complete with picnic areas and a scenic railroad. When they dug a well for drinking water they discovered a new supply of mineral water. After first selling the water in the Dameron Hotel, Dismuke opened the famous Mineral Water Company in 1913, dispensing the water and other products from a drinking pavilion. The famous Mineral Water Company Wells are the only ones in town still accessible to the public.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1568.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 32° 48.818′ N, 98° 6.851′ W. Marker is in Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest 6th Street and Northwest 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street. The marker is located in front of the building by the pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Northwest 6th Street, Mineral Wells TX 76067, 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. Dr. H.H. Milling (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mineral Wells Post Office
2. The Famous Mineral Water Company Marker in the pavilion
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
3. The view of the Famous Mineral Water Company Marker from the street
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
4. The Famous Mineral Water Company Building
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
5. Bottle Statue of Dismuke’s Mineral Water
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.