Details for Old Public Water Well

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5143003786

Data

Marker Number 3786
Atlas Number 5143003786
Marker Title Old Public Water Well
Index Entry Public Water Well, Old
Address
City Bluff Dale
County Erath
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 592152
UTM Northing 3579816
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Greenwood Street, Bluff Dale
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text An early day oasis for travelers and cattle herds. Dug about 1887 by crew building Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad. At first artesian, lost power when well was dug nearby to supply locomotives. Local residents, who now have private wells, still use this well in emergencies. (1971) Incising on base of marker: Restored 1965 by Bluff Dale Study and Garden Club

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