Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Prairie Water
Spinning, pumping, filling, flowing, quenching
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 29, 2024
1. Prairie Water Marker
Water was a great blessing on the Grape Vine Prairie. Whether from Denton Creek, a hand-dug well, or drawn from below ground by the rhythmic movement of a windmill's sucker rod, water's availability meant life for Grapevine settlers and livestock.
"Prairie Water” stands in tribute to those whose wisdom and use of resources laid the foundation for the settlement that became a city. It also stands in tribute to Grapevine's modern city leaders whose decisions focus on quality of life. Good water is never taken for granted here and Grapevine is still a great place to "stake a claim."
With special appreciation to Edward A. Fenoglio, Montague Pump & Supply, for providing the ca. 1938 Aeromotor windmill, tank and windmill-blade fountain; to Jenny and Matt Singleton for providing the vintage water trough; to Russell Kidd and Kidd Plumbing for their services; and to David Klempin and Paul W. McCallum for turning prairie water into public art.
Erected 2013 by Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 32° 56.082′ N, 97° 4.773′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grapevine Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Grapevine Cotton Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Belt Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grapevine Dairy Producers Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Land Patent Office (about 300 feet away); The Founders Building (about 400 feet away); Willy Majors (about 500 feet away); Nat Barrett (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 29, 2024
2. Prairie Water Marker
The marker is at the base of the windmill.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
3. The circa 1938 Aeromotor Windmill
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on March 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
