H. Schumacher Oil Works - Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

H. Schumacher Oil Works

Henry Schumacher (1852-1901) a native of Germany opened one of the first cottonseed -oil mills in this region in 1873. Assembling the machinery with only the aid of an old encyclopedia. The oil works produced cottonseed oil, meal, and cake, and processed about 1500 tons of seed per year.

Schumacher was honored for his contributions to the cottonseed industry about 1883 with a dinner at the White House given by President Charles A. Arthur.

The first mill burned in 1910, but was soon rebuilt. Complete with modern machinery. The oil works ceased operation in 1954.

These bricks came from the old building.

Group that erected the marker: Texas Historical Commission Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Morton Cemetery 300 block of N. 2nd Street Richmond, TX USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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