Eliasville, Texas
Eliasville is an unincorporated community in Young County, Texas, United States.[1] Eliasville is located near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River at the intersection of Texas Farm Roads 1974, 3109, and 701, close to the Stephens County line in southwestern Young County, approximately 20 miles from Graham.
History
During the boom years of the 1920s, Eliasville grew quickly and was incorporated in 1921. W. T. Donnell was the town's first mayor. The area's minerals and oil led to this growth. During this time, the town was served by the Wichita Falls and Southern
The mill
Two early residents were the Donnell brothers, William and Thomas, who established a grist mill on the Brazos River on the west side of town. The bed of the clear fork is sandstone in this area and made for a sturdy foundation on which to build a mill. The first mill was destroyed and then rebuilt in 1879 with help from a U.S. Government Engineer. The mill was destroyed in by fire in 1927.[7] The remains of the mill and dam continue to be a popular stop for photographers and those looking for a glimpse of the past.[8]
Education
During the boom years Eliasville's students were served by the DeLong Ward school.[9] Today, students are served by the Graham Independent School District.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eliasville, Texas
- ^ "Founder of Eliasville".
- ^ "Fighters of the Revolutionary War".
- ^ "Early Store Owner".
- ^ "UT Presidents from Eliasville" (PDF).
- ^ "Eliasville's Past" (PDF).
- ^ "Eliasville Eureka Dam".
- ^ "Eureka Dam and Mill Location".
- ^ "DeLong Ward School".
External links
- http://www.purpleheartaustin.org/davis.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120302203726/http://blog.masonmccoy.com/?p=176
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110725200713/http://cowtowntreasurehunters.org/OtherImages/CTTHfeb07NL.pdf
- http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasBridges/Clear-Fork-of-Brazos-River-Suspension-Bridge.htm
- https://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9902E3DD143AE532A25757C1A9669D946095D6CF
- http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dav4is/people/BENE499.htm
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