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.
Kiker's Gin. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 63 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
