Stewards Mill Store, 1869
In settlement begun 1849 at Washington Steward's grist mill-- only one in area. Later had post office, brick plant, sawmill and county's first phone exchange. Still owned by heirs of early partner. Doorstep is original millstone. 1964 fixtures include first counters, bins, cabinets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964
31.8225° N, 96.2044° W
Where to Find It
Stewards Mill community, about 8 mi. north of Fairfield, FM 2547 E side 150 feet SE of FM 833. Marker is in concrete near the entrance of the store.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE Harmony Church Fairfield
- 3.2 mi N Bonner Cemetery Fairfield
- 3.3 mi SW Homesite and Burial Place of General Joseph Burton Johnson Fairfield
- 3.3 mi S Grange Hall Community Fairfield vicinity
- 4.1 mi SE Lake Chapel Cemetery Fairfield
- 5.5 mi SE Ward Prairie Baptist Church Fairfield