​Site of
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Marker Text: ​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)

Marker No: 4772

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.964960, -97.454285

Location: From Belton take FM 436 east about 3 mi turn south on FM 1123 proceed about 31/2 miles turn south onto Armstrong Road.