Marker Inscription
An oil well drilled at this site in 1912 yielded not oil, but free-flowing artesian water. The following year, German native Nick Lambrecht (1855-1920) purchased the property. Lambrecht served as justice of the peace and mayor during Humble's oil boom days in the early 20th century and in 1904 had installed a water system to meet the needs of the many oil field workers who came to town. Lambrecht's artesian well was used to supply water to bathhouses and was also piped to nearby homes. In earlier years, water had been hauled to town in barrels on horse-drawn wagons. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
About this site
Lambrecht's Artesian Well is a historical marker in Humble, Harris County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.9993, -95.2576 near Humble. The nearest cataloged historic site is First United Methodist Church of Humble (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Humble Museum, Humble Cemetery, and Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010717. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
