Before this Dam_Mountain Valley
Before this dam was built there existed above this site a settlement known as Mountain Valley. Established in 1854 by 16 families of Mormons under the leadership of Lyman Wight (1796-1858). They abandoned their homes and mills in 1858 as the result of Indian depredations. Their lands are now beneath the waters of Medina Lake. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.5399° N, 98.9333° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
On Medina Dam, 250 feet NW of Medina Dam Rd. (CR 271) on private property with restricted access. Marker reported damaged Jan. 2000. Bronze plaque attached to concrete base, pink granite base not present.
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- <0.1 mi SE Medina Dam Mico
- 4.2 mi N Spettel Riverside House Lakehills
- 7.1 mi S Haby Settlement Rio Medina
- 8.6 mi NE Gallagher Ranch Lakehills
- 9.8 mi N Old English-Crist House Pipe Creek
- 9.8 mi SE Old Wurzbach Place Rio Medina