| Marker Number |
2827 |
| Atlas Number |
5121002827 |
| Marker Title |
Johns' Well and Campgrounds |
| Index Entry |
Johns' Well and Campgrounds |
| Address |
|
| City |
Argyle |
| County |
Denton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
667047 |
| UTM Northing |
3665829 |
| Subject Codes |
camp meetings; water topics |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Intersection of Old Justin Road and C. Taylor Road (just east of I-35 west), 2 miles west of Argyle via Old Justin Road |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
In 1884 this site was designated as a religious campground by the members of the Prairie Mound Methodist Church. Johns' well, named for former owner Hardin Johns, provided the steady water supply needed by campers, area settlers and travelers. During annual ten-day camp meetings, families camped around the brush arbor where services were held. As nearby communities erected church buildings the campgrounds began to decline and the land was sold in 1913. John's well continued to serve the area residents until 1963. (1982) |
