The Davis Mill
Built in 1864 by
William A. Davis First stone mill with carding machine in this vicinity. A sawmill and gin were added in 1866. French burrs, Leffel water wheel and silk bolt brought from Galveston by wagon in 1871. Made flour for Central Texas homes. No widow paid toll at the Davis Mill.
Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Pace Park Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
