Dulaney's Mill

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)

Dulaney's Mill is a historical marker in Belton vicinity, Bell County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 223 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 399 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.9657, -97.4545 near Belton vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dulaney (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Holland Family, Summers' Mill, and Curry Family.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027004772. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.