Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Granbury Light Plant

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

1. Granbury Light Plant Marker

Inscription. Before 1923, privately owned light companies supplied electricity to the citizens of Granbury. In that year, the residents voted to build and own their own power plant. The city purchased the Granbury Water, Ice, Light and Power Co. and built this structure to house the new plant. Constructed by the municipal engineering company, the industrial building still houses the diesel engines and other machinery that generated electricity until the plant closed in 1954. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2243.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 32° 26.858′ N, 97° 47.096′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of North Brazos Street and East Ewell Street, on the right when traveling north on North Brazos Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401419 E Ewell St, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Granbury Light Plant (here, next to this marker); Granbury Railroad Depot (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Granbury Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hood County Jailhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Aston House (approx. 0.3 miles away); David L. Nutt Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

The front entrance to the Granbury Light Plant building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

2. The front entrance to the Granbury Light Plant building and Marker

Generator inside the Granbury Light Plant building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

3. Generator inside the Granbury Light Plant building

The Granbury Light Plant building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

4. The Granbury Light Plant building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.