The Ditch
The Vaughn Agricultural and Mechanical Canal Company was chartered in 1874 by William J. Vaughn, President; William Tipton, Director; and James H. Comstock, Director and Secretary. Major H.M. Holmes was appointed attorney. Irrigation for 2,000 acres of valley land and power for grist mills are furnished by gravity flow from San Saba River. Use of "The Ditch," running from 5 miles above town to 5 below, began in 1876. Vaughn sold his controlling interest to Gus Noyes in 1886. Since 1905 "The Ditch" has been operated by Menard Irrigation Company, using the original dam. (1972)
30.9157° N, 99.7860° W
Where to Find It
on US 83 at Canal Street in Menard
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi E Sacred Heart Catholic Church Menard
- 0.2 mi NE Bank of Menard, 1903 Menard
- 0.2 mi SE Fort McKavett, C.S.A. Menard
- 0.4 mi S Pioneer Rest Cemetery Menard
- 0.5 mi N Frisco Depot Menard
- 0.5 mi N Paso de la Santa Cruz Menard