Roanoke Water Tower - Roanoke, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 59.896 W 097° 13.758
14S E 665425 N 3652486
There is a Texas Historical Marker at the base of this old Roanoke Water Tower, commemorating its origins and history.
Waymark Code: WM1401Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2021
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
Built during the Great Depression, the Roanoke Water Tower was the town's primary water source. Hugh H. Jenkins, Roanoke's first Mayor, advocated for a well and water system to help the newly-incorporated community grow. In 1934, he consolidated Roanoke's water system under the city and applied for Public Works Administration funding, which was granted and used for the tower's 1936 construction. Approximately 150 feet tall, the tower contains a 100,000 gallon capacity steel tank and stands on four steel legs. Though no longer in use, the tower was a vital part of Roanoke's growth and remains a local landmark.
Project type: Other
Date built or created: 1936
Location: Roanoke, Texas Water Tower
City: Roanoke
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: Not listed
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