Old Wells' Store
Center section built about 1875 by D. W. Proctor & Company; later operated by L. L. Wells. This structure and earlier one on same site each served as general mercantile store. this building was center for visits and exchange of local news at "Tarkington's Prairie" community. Building has been used as post office, wagon stop, credit house, and voting place. Was located on Old Nacogdoches-Lynchburg Trail, a 19th century thoroughfare. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
30.2927° N, 94.9781° W
Where to Find It
from Cleveland take SH 321 about 7 mi. SE; reported damage to marker 2/2022
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi E Rural Shade Baptist Church Cleveland
- 1.5 mi NE The Schools of Tarkington Prairie Cleveland
- 1.5 mi NW Burton B. Tarkington Cleveland
- 1.7 mi NW McGinnis Cemetery Tarkington
- 4.3 mi S Ryan Cemetery Cleveland
- 4.3 mi S John Cherry Cleveland