Double Mills
From Marathon, take US Hwy 385 south about 35 mi, to roadside area at Maravillas Creek., Marathon, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1900
EST. 1900
1900
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Double Mills.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Double Mills
Double Mills began as a natural watering hole used by prehistoric peoples and later by Indians and Spaniards on routes from Mexico. Around 1900, rancher George Miller dug two wells and raised twin windmills there after the old water hole vanished, giving the site its name. It became a campsite for cattle drives, ore wagon trains, and U.S. troops.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Double Mills
A natural watering place in prehistoric time, as evidenced by artifacts found here. Used later by Indians and Spaniards on roads from northern Mexico. As Maravillas Creek developed from a draw into water channel, old water hole vanished. About 1900 a rancher, George Miller, dug two wells and put up twin windmills. After that site was called Double Mills. Became campsite for ranchers driving cattle and horses from Mexico or the Chisos Mountains to the railroad at Marathon. Also for wagon trains of ore; and for U.S. troops on border duty. (1967) Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5043001258
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