San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Riverhead Farm
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. Riverhead Farm Marker
Inscription.
Riverhead Farm. . Envisioning a large-scale, innovative truck-farming operation using irrigation from the San Marcos River and Sink Springs, William Green (1873-1927) established Riverhead Farm, headquartered at the former home of Major Edward Burleson Jr. in 1905. Financially backed by his father, Ed J.L. Green, and as president of Riverhead Irrigation District, San Marcos Ice House and San Marcos Light and Power Company, William Green achieved his goal of a self-sustaining, farm-to-market system. Berkshire hogs and Jersey cattle were raised and fruit and vegetables, notably onions, were grown. Business halted in 1909, but Green’s progressive use of hydroelectricity for irrigation and producing ice for insulating railcars led to more advanced agricultural practices.
Envisioning a large-scale, innovative truck-farming operation using irrigation from the San Marcos River and Sink Springs, William Green (1873-1927) established Riverhead Farm, headquartered at the former home of Major Edward Burleson Jr. in 1905. Financially backed by his father, Ed J.L. Green, and as president of Riverhead Irrigation District, San Marcos Ice House and San Marcos Light and Power Company, William Green achieved his goal of a self-sustaining, farm-to-market system. Berkshire hogs and Jersey cattle were raised and fruit and vegetables, notably onions, were grown. Business halted in 1909, but Green’s progressive use of hydroelectricity for irrigation and producing ice for insulating railcars led to more advanced agricultural practices.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22575.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment.
Location. 29° 53.877′ N, 97° 55.415′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is on Lime Kiln Road, 0.1 miles Post. Approximately 500 feet from the corner of Lime Kiln Road and Post Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
