Site of Sherman's Mill
A pioneer Kerr County water-powered mill located near Kelly Creek-Guadalupe River confluence. It ground corn, sawed lumber, ginned cotton. Built in 1870s by John Sherman, it was in use until destroyed by flood in 1932. Sherman, his wife, and 8 children lived in house still standing nearby. (1972) Incise on base of marker: Marker Sponsor: A Sherman descendant, Dovie Turk Talley
30.0683° N, 99.2913° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
from Ingram take SH 39 2 miles W; MARKER REPORTED MISSING 8.14.25.
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- 1.8 mi W Schumacher Crossing on the Guadalupe River Hunt
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- 2.9 mi E Old Ingram Ingram