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Beaumont Rice Mill, founded 1892 by J. E. Broussard, was developed after first commercial planting of rice in Texas in 1863. Earlier crops, due to dependence on rain, were dubbed "Providence Rice." Broussard, pioneer grower and irrigator, was also co-founder of Rice Millers' Association. His efforts caused factories to spring up in nearby counties. Firm is still operated by his descendants. Present building was erected in 1907. (1968)
Texas' First Rice Mill is a historical marker in Beaumont, Jefferson County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Jefferson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 137 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0810, -94.1136 near Beaumont. The nearest cataloged historic site is McFaddin-Ward House (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers Home, Congregation Temple Emanuel, and Woman's Club of Beaumont Clubhouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5245010576. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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