Two Miles North to Site of Maurin Quarry
In operation 1882-1908, this quarry supplied sandstone for buildings in Gonzales, Shiner, Moulton, Flatonia, Hallettsville. Stone was first dynamited, then cut by hand. It was shipped by wagon until railroad was built. The founder was Firmin Maurin, from Marseilles, France. (1969)
29.4875° N, 97.3532° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
US 90A, N side, 6 mi. E of Gonzales. Marker reported missing Aug. 1984. Map dot approximate.
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