Details for The Old Town Well, Goldthwaite

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5333005391

Data

Marker Number 5391
Atlas Number 5333005391
Marker Title The Old Town Well, Goldthwaite
Index Entry Old Town Well, Goldthwaite, The
Address US 183, at Courthouse square
City Goldthwaite
County Mills
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 540979
UTM Northing 3479543
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1963
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Courthouse Square, Highway 183, Goldthwaite.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size State Approved
Marker Text Mr. Peyton died from poison fumes in digging this well; Ben Cox was also overcome; Deed H. Mayer rescued Mr. Cox and brought up Mr. Peyton's body; August 1887. In memory of these three men; Mills Co. Hist. Society

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