Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park
Dublin, Texas
Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024
1. Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park Marker
The Turnbow-Barbee cabin was built in southeast Erath County in 1855. It originally had two main rooms connected by a hallway, sometimes called a dog-run. The cabin was donated to the Dublin Historical Society and relocated to Wright Park in 1974. The cabin was restored in 1977-78 with a fireplace and well by Lee Meek.
Sugar Mill
The sugar mill squeezed the liquid from sugar cane so it could later be made into molasses. A horse was hitched to the metal pole extending from the mill and would walk around the mill to provide the needed "horsepower."
Evaporator
A fire underneath the evaporator heated and thickened the liquid from sugar cane, turning it into molasses. Liquid sorghum could also be heated until it reached a syrup texture.
1901 School Cornerstone
Under the pavilion is the cornerstone from the 1901 school. It was the first rock school built in Dublin. The building was taken down in 1936.
Marker Stone
Marker stones such as this one were etched with details to inform travelers of roads, cabins or distances to towns.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 5.109′ N, 98° 20.631′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); William T. Miller Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William T. Miller Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin Rodeo (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin National Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
More about this marker. There are two markers in the historical park with the same name but different text.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024
2. The Turnbow-Barbee cabin is in the background and Sugar mill with pole is next to the marker
The evaporator is located to the far right of the marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024
3. School Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
