Goldthwaite in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Goldthwaite Eagle
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
1. The Goldthwaite Eagle Marker
Inscription.
The Goldthwaite Eagle. . In 1885 William H. Thompson (1842-1896) started a weekly newspaper, “The Mountaineer”, which closed but was reestablished in 1894. He sold it in 1896 to R.M. Thompson, his nephew, who renamed it “The Goldthwaite Eagle”. At that time eagles still lived in the hills of Mills County. The paper was bought in 1920 by Dr. E.M. Wilson. It changed hands between the Wilson and Thompson families unti 1950, when Charlie T. Wilson sold it to H.R. Ekins. A merger with “The Mullin Enterprise” made it the county’s only newspaper. In 1971 Frank Bridges purchased “The Eagle” from Victor E. Koleber.
In 1885 William H. Thompson (1842-1896) started a weekly newspaper, “The Mountaineer”, which closed but was reestablished in 1894. He sold it in 1896 to R.M. Thompson, his nephew, who renamed it “The Goldthwaite Eagle”. At that time eagles still lived in the hills of Mills County. The paper was bought in 1920 by Dr. E.M. Wilson. It changed hands between the Wilson and Thompson families unti 1950, when Charlie T. Wilson sold it to H.R. Ekins. A merger with “The Mullin Enterprise” made it the county’s only newspaper. In 1971 Frank Bridges purchased “The Eagle” from Victor E. Koleber.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2199.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 31° 26.98′ N, 98° 34.126′ W. Marker is in Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Street (U.S. 183) and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Fisher Street. Marker is mounted on building located at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Mills County Jail (within shouting distance
Located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fisher St (US 183) and 5th St
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
