Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol
(1892-1963)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 7, 2022
1. Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol Marker
Expert with acetylene torch, Nicol is remembered as first welder operating in the Navarro County oil fields, which opened 1894. He began work about 1912, at a time when he had to mix own welding chemicals. In addition he pioneered welding of cast iron and aluminum in this area.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7239.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 32° 5.351′ N, 96° 27.844′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker can be reached from 400 Block South 12th Street. Located between West 7th Avenue and West 10th Avenue in the Petroleum Industry Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of the Texas Oil Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace of the Petroleum Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Commercial Oil Discovery in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Collin Street Bakery
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Photographed By James Hulse, August 7, 2022
2. Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
3. Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
4. Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 7, 2022
5. The view of the Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
