Near Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kiker's Gin

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

1. Kiker's Gin Marker

Inscription. In 1873, several families, including the Cannons, Howells, Kikers, Mayfields, Strongs and Whitfields, came to the Green's Creek community. John M. Kiker arrived from Alabama with his wife, Serena Rhonda (Howell), and their eight children. They first lived near Waco before moving here. In 1878, Kiker and his brother-in-law, John Holcomb, built a steam-powered cotton gin fueled by timber cleared from farmers' cotton fields and used as credit for their ginning bills. Later the gin engine was coal and then oil-burning. Kiker's Gin was the main commercial enterprise in the community and served as an election precinct and community meeting place. The Kikers donated land for a church, and the gin remained in operation until 1947. Descendants of early families still live in the area.

Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18518.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 32° 9.869′ N, 98° 19.004′ W. Marker is near Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is on County Road 381 south of County Road 242, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3965 Co Rd 242, Dublin TX 76446, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Upper Greens Creek Cemetery (approx. one

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mile away); Honoring Veterans (approx. one mile away); Corinth Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Ramsey Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); D. L. Harris House (approx. 5 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Little Church on Grafton (approx. 5½ miles away); The Gallagher House (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

2. Kiker's Gin Marker

The view of the Kiker's Gin Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

3. The view of the Kiker's Gin Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.