Poolville

The town of Poolville built up around a natural spring-fed pool in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Parker County. The pool, located one-half mile northeast of the present Poolville Town Square, was a well-known watering place for cattle herds on the way to market. Gradually a settlement grew around the pool area. About 1870 a saloon and a store owned by Jim Taylor provided residents a place to shop, trade, and visit. M.L. Scott operated a sawmill on the east end of the pool. About 1879 A.H. "Major" Dunn donated land for a townsite which led to business and residential growth. A log farmhouse near the pool had served as the community's first school, but after 1879 a building was erected in the new townsite for school and church purposes. Early 20th century business development included the first bank, organized in 1905; two hotels; two blacksmith shops; a post office; saddle and harness shop; wagon yard; telephone office; and a cotton gin. A newspaper, "The Poolville Searchlight" was published about 1910. Homes, churches, and schools completed the community. (1992)

Poolville is a historical marker in Poolville, Parker County, dedicated in 1992. It is one of 74 historical markers documented in Parker County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 205 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.9771, -97.8579 near Poolville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Poolville United Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Poolville Cemetery, Erwin Cemetery, and Deal-Gist.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5367004069. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.