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.
30.9446° N, 97.5371° W
Where to Find It
At S. Main and Salado Creek, Salado.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W First Baptist Church of Salado Salado
- 0.1 mi NW Louisa Adeline (Addie) Barton Salado
- 0.1 mi NW Kate Crawford and Zachary Clay Taylor Salado
- 0.1 mi N Home of Orville Thomas Tyler Salado
- 0.1 mi S Salado Creek Salado
- 0.1 mi S Salado Salado