Near Wingate in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Old Communities of Mazeland and Wilmeth
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 24, 2015
1. Site of Old Communities of Mazeland and Wilmeth Marker
Mazeland (2½ mi. SW) was founded in 1903 when a post office and store opened on A.B. Hutchinson’s ranch. Community was probably named for the corn or “maize” which grows in the area. A one-room school, built 1 mi. W. (1904), later served both places.
By 1906 the settlement had enlarged so this section was named in honor of Joe Wilmeth, a popular Ballinger banker.
Before Wilmeth post office was established (1907) citizens would take turns bringing mail from Mazeland in horse-drawn wagons. In 1909, however, both post offices were discontinued.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3269.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 31° 58.644′ N, 100° 7.207′ W. Marker is near Wingate, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 383 south of County Road 378, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front lawn of the Wingate Masonic Lodge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Poe Chapel
this page online
Also see . . . Wilmeth, TX. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 25, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 24, 2015
2. Site of Old Communities of Mazeland and Wilmeth Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 24, 2015
3. View to South on Farm to Market Road 383
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 24, 2015
4. View to North on Farm to Market Road 383
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
