Millsap in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Original Plant of Acme Brick Company

(4.3 Miles Northwest)

Photographed by Matthew G French, March 22, 2025

1. Original Plant of Acme Brick Company (4.3 Miles Northwest) Marker

Inscription. First manufacturer in Texas to make high grade pressed brick. Founded 1891 by industrial pioneer George Bennett (1852-1907), developer of coal mining and other natural resources. Located here because of large deposits of shale near Brazos River. Bennett community grew up around plant, with dormitory and store. The kilns were fired with local fuel: coal, then wood. Brick were shipped out by mule-drawn wagons or nearby Texas & Pacific Railroad. Before 75th anniversary in 1966, Acme became the largest maker of face brick in the United States. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3872.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 32° 41.777′ N, 98° 0.626′ W. Marker is in Millsap, Texas, in Parker County. It is at the intersection of Bennett Road and Farm to Market Road 113, on the right when traveling west on Bennett Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5901 Bennett

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Road, Millsap TX 76066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Poe Prairie (approx. 0.9 miles away); Soda Springs (approx. 2.7 miles away); First Plant of Acme Brick Co. (approx. 2.8 miles away); Millsap Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Millsap United Methodist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Brock Methodist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Newberry Community (approx. 6.4 miles away); Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsap.

Original Plant of Acme Brick Company Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew G French, March 22, 2025

2. Original Plant of Acme Brick Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.