| Marker Number |
828 |
| Atlas Number |
5027000828 |
| Marker Title |
Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill |
| Index Entry |
Childers-Shanklin Mill, Site of |
| Address |
2603 Tahuaya Dr. |
| City |
Belton |
| County |
Bell |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
642609 |
| UTM Northing |
3431607 |
| Subject Codes |
mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins; water topics; pioneers; cattle topics |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Camp Tahuaya Boy Scout camp, restricted access/private property |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
Access Restricted |
| Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (bronze and pink granite) |
| Marker Text |
First water power mill in Bell County. Built in 1847 by Robert Childers, pioneer settler, Indian fighter, served in the Army of Texas, 1836. Sold in 1856 to G. W. Shanklin, 1799-1888, who built best water race in Texas. Site of stage stand on Old Military Road. Crossing place of Chisholm cattle trail. Erected by the State of Texas 1936 |
