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Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill |
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Belton vicinity,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 0' 48.4992",
-97° 30' 29.3976"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
First water power mill in Bell County. Built in 1847. By Robert Childers pioneer settler, Indian fighter served in the Army of Texas, 1836. Sold in 1856. To G. W. Shanklin 1799-1888 who built best water race in Texas. Site of state stand on Old Military Road crossing place of Chisholm Cattle Trail.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill Historical Marker Location Map, Belton vicinity, Texas
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