FIRST -- Waterworks in the City of Junction, Junction TX
N 30° 29.224 W 099° 45.910
14R E 426563 N 3373007
A state historic marker for Junction's first waterworks stands at the old water tower not far from the County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WMTV46
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2017
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This historic marker is located inside the fence around the old water tower and current water system. The marker is located at the corner of Oak Street and S. 5th St. near downtown Junction.
The state historic marker reads as follows:
"JUNCTION'S FIRST WATERWORKS
(Point of origin 3/10 mi. SE)
Predecessor of present city waterworks. Supplied water to homes and furnished power to run grist mill, cotton gin, and sawmill. Business leader Ernest Holekamp had canal dug in 1895, beginning at South Llano River, 1/2 mile south of courthouse.
Average bottom width was 6 feet, with depth of water from 3 to 4 feet. The system, named Junction City Milling Company, changed hands 6 times. It was purchased by city in 1928.
Holekamp, who came to city in 1881, was first president of Kimble County State Bank and first mayor of Junction in 1927. (1970)"
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Date of FIRST: 01/01/1895
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