Goldthwaite in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Old Town Well
Mr. Peyton died from poison
fumes in digging this well
Ben Cox was also overcome
Deed H. Mayer rescued Mr. Cox
and brought up Mr. Peyton’s body
In memory of these three men
Erected 1963 by Mills County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1887.
Location. 31° 27.012′ N, 98° 34.176′ W. Marker is in Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Fisher Street (U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east on 4th Street. Marker is located at the north end of the courthouse square next to the 4th Street sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1011 4th St, Goldthwaite TX 76844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Veterans Memorial of Mills County (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County State Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Goldthwaite Eagle (about 300 feet away); First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Regency Suspension Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldthwaite.
More about this marker. The Texas Historical Commission lists The Old Town Well marker as Texas Historical Marker Number 5391.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.