​Old Welding Shop of
H.C. Nicol ​(1892-1963)

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Marker No: 7239

Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker

Marker Text: ​Expert with acetylene torch, Nicol is remembered as first welder operating in the Navarro County oil fields, which opened 1894. He began work about 1912, at a time when he had to mix own welding chemicals. In addition he pioneered welding of cast iron and aluminum in this area.(1968)

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 32° 5.351′ N, 96° 27.844′ W

Location: ​Located between West 7th Avenue and West 10th Avenue in the Petroleum Industry Park, Corsicana