Details for Browder Springs

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5113006600

Data

Marker Number 6600
Atlas Number 5113006600
Marker Title Browder Springs
Index Entry Browder Springs
Address 1717 Gano St.
City Dallas
County Dallas
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 706995
UTM Northing 3628473
Subject Codes geology; water topics
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location in Old City Park at 1717 Gano St., Dallas
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 20" x 20"
Marker Text Named for Browder family originally owning this site. Springs played key role in founding of Dallas and were principal source of water before a pumping system with city mains was installed. During drouth of 1909-10, springs were reopened to supply a million gallons of water a day. 1968

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