Downtown in Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Grain Barn

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, February 21, 2025

1. The Grain Barn Marker

Inscription. This 11,525-square-foot grain barn was used for storage for the Brazo Valley Cotton Oil Company, which was established in 1910. Texas was one of the leading producers of cottonseed oil in the 20th century, and this local mill greatly contributed to Waco's economy. Shipments of cottonseed came in on the railroad just outside the Silos grounds from local farmers. After a process of cleaning, dehulling, delinting, bleaching, and deodorizing the cottonseed, workers would then extract oil and ship it all over the world. Any unused meal was sold as cattle feed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 31° 33.173′ N, 97° 7.776′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Webster Avenue and S 6th Street on Webster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Webster Ave, Waco TX 76706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of the Grounds (a few steps from this marker); The Silos (a few steps from this marker); Silos Baking Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Waco

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(about 500 feet away); Katy Park (about 600 feet away); Waco University (about 700 feet away); DP Neon Sign & Old AMBC Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, February 21, 2025

2. The Grain Barn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.