Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William T. Miller Grist Mill
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
1. William T. Miller Grist Mill Marker
Stonemasons Joe E. Bishop, "Rocky" Davis, and "Old Frank" Hamilton built this 2-story native stone mill for William T. Miller (1846-1936) in 1882. Steam power was used to grind grain here until a crude oil engine was installed (1918). The grist mill was converted to feed production after W. M. Wright and his son-in-law, Ted C. Robbins, purchased it in 1926. In 1974 Robbins and his wife gave the structure to the Dublin Historical Society as a museum for W. M. Wright Historical Park.
[Adjacent DAR sign:]
Built in 1882
Presented for continuous service and preservation of history by the Henry Downs Chapter, Texas State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
1981.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. Adjacent DAR marker: Texas State Society Daughters of American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number 5847.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 32° 5.089′ N, 98° 20.643′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dublin National Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company (about 600 feet away); Dr Pepper Texas (about 700 feet away); Alexander Cemetery (approx. 7.8 miles away); Pecan Cemetery (approx. 8.3 miles away); Pecan Cemetery Tabernacle (approx. 8.7 miles away); Corinth Cemetery (approx. 10.1 miles away); Frances Marie Sparks Brown (approx. 10.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
2. William T. Miller Grist Mill
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2007
3. William T. Miller Grist Mil
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,200 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
