John F. Torrey, Site of Early Mill and Factory
(1821- 1893) Pioneer promotor of Texas industry. He operated a flour, grist and saw mill, a sash, door and blind factory (1850), a cotton factory (1863) and the first woolen factory in Texas. With indomitable spirt he rebuilt the plant, after partail destruction by tornado and floods, until all was swept away.
29.7070° N, 98.1231° W
Where to Find It
at end of Mill St in Prince Solms Park. New Braunfels
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi S Joseph Klein House New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi SW Mill Street Telegraph Station New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi S The Eggeling Hotel New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi S The Voigt House New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi SW Windwehen Home New Braunfels
- 0.2 mi SW August Dietz Cottage New Braunfels