Details for Poolville

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5367004069

Data

Marker Number 4069
Atlas Number 5367004069
Marker Title Poolville
Index Entry Poolville
Address FM 920, town square
City Poolville
County Parker
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 606721
UTM Northing 3649141
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1992
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location FM 920, Town Square, Poolville
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 27" x 42"
Marker Text The town of Poolville built up around a natural spring-fed pool in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Parker County. The pool, located one-half mile northeast of the present Poolville Town Square, was a well-known watering place for cattle herds on the way to market. Gradually a settlement grew around the pool area. About 1870 a saloon and a store owned by Jim Taylor provided residents a place to shop, trade, and visit. M.L. Scott operated a sawmill on the east end of the pool. About 1879 A.H. "Major" Dunn donated land for a townsite which led to business and residential growth. A log farmhouse near the pool had served as the community's first school, but after 1879 a building was erected in the new townsite for school and church purposes. Early 20th century business development included the first bank, organized in 1905; two hotels; two blacksmith shops; a post office; saddle and harness shop; wagon yard; telephone office; and a cotton gin. A newspaper, "The Poolville Searchlight" was published about 1910. Homes, churches, and schools completed the community. (1992)