Details for Old Wells' Store
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5291009692
Data
| Marker Number | 9692 |
| Atlas Number | 5291009692 |
| Marker Title | Old Wells' Store |
| Index Entry | Wells' Store, Old |
| Address | |
| City | Cleveland |
| County | Liberty |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 309776 |
| UTM Northing | 3352761 |
| Subject Codes | markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | from Cleveland take SH 321 about 7 mi. SE; reported damage to marker 2/2022 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Center section built about 1875 by D. W. Proctor & Company; later operated by L. L. Wells. This structure and earlier one on same site each served as general mercantile store. this building was center for visits and exchange of local news at "Tarkington's Prairie" community. Building has been used as post office, wagon stop, credit house, and voting place. Was located on Old Nacogdoches-Lynchburg Trail, a 19th century thoroughfare. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968 |