Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lambrecht's Artesian Well
Photographed By Jim Evans, February 11, 2012
1. Lambrecht's Artesian Well Marker
An oil well drilled at this site in 1912 yielded not oil, but free-flowing artesian water. The following year, German native Nick Lambrecht (1855-1920) purchased the property. Lambrecht served as justice of the peace and mayor during Humble's oil boom days in the early 20th century and in 1904 had installed a water system to meet the needs of the many oil field workers who came to town. Lambrecht's artesian well was used to supply water to bathhouses and was also piped to nearby homes. In earlier years, water had been hauled to town in barrels on horse-drawn wagons.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10717.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 29° 59.955′ N, 95° 15.455′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of First Street East and North Houston Avenue, on the right when traveling west on First Street East. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Humble Independent School District (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Humble (approx. ¼ mile away); Trees of Knowledge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Humble Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joseph Dunman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pangburn Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Humble (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humble.
Photographed By Jim Evans, February 11, 2012
2. Lambrecht's Artesian Well
Photographed By Jim Evans, February 11, 2012
3. Lambrecht's Artesian Well
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,860 times since then and 310 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
