| Marker Number |
7239 |
| Atlas Number |
5349007239 |
| Marker Title |
Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol |
| Index Entry |
Nicol, H. C., Old Welding Shop |
| Address |
|
| City |
Corsicana |
| County |
Navarro |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
739224 |
| UTM Northing |
3552975 |
| Subject Codes |
irons and steel; Business topics, general; oil/petroleum topics |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Petroleum Industry Park, 400 block of S. 12th St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
(1892-1963) Expert with acetylene torch, Nicol is remembered as first welder operating in the Navarro County oil fields, which opened 1894. He began work about 1912, at a time when he had to mix own welding chemicals. In addition he pioneered welding of cast iron and aluminum in this area. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968 |
