Details for Texas' First Rice Mill
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5245010576
Data
| Marker Number | 10576 |
| Atlas Number | 5245010576 |
| Marker Title | Texas' First Rice Mill |
| Index Entry | Texas' First Rice Mill |
| Address | 1800 Pecos St. |
| City | Beaumont |
| County | Jefferson |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 392686 |
| UTM Northing | 3328288 |
| Subject Codes | mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
| Marker Text | Beaumont Rice Mill, founded 1892 by J. E. Broussard, was developed after first commercial planting of rice in Texas in 1863. Earlier crops, due to dependence on rain, were dubbed "Providence Rice." Broussard, pioneer grower and irrigator, was also co-founder of Rice Millers' Association. His efforts caused factories to spring up in nearby counties. Firm is still operated by his descendants. Present building was erected in 1907. (1968) |