Site of Dulaney's Mill
Farm complex noted for grist mill, cotton gin, general store, blacksmith shop. Owned by John Thornton Dulaney (1825-1916), who in 1849 left his native Virginia, going to California gold rush. He married Mary Jane Gates (1836-1925), whose parents settled in Texas in 1821. Dulaney's home at this site was built in 1868, after his return from Civil War. Nearby were church and school built by Dulaney for neighborhood. He had five children. With millhands, he often fed 35 people daily. Dulaney, an inventor, made mill parts as needed. His business continued until about 1912. (1970)
30.9657° N, 97.4545° W
Where to Find It
From Belton take FM 436 E about 3 mi turn S. on FM 1123 proceed about 31/2 miles turn S onto Bell CR (Armstrong Rd)
Nearby Markers
- 1.3 mi NE Summers' Mill Belton vicinity
- 1.9 mi N Elm Grove Baptist Church Belton
- 2.7 mi N Captain Andrew Caddell Belton
- 2.8 mi W Stinnett's Mill Salado
- 3.3 mi NW Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Planing Mill Belton
- 3.4 mi NW Six Miles East to Site of Little River Fort Belton