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Known for its healing mineral waters, which attracted thousands of visitors in the early 20th century, Mineral Wells has seen its fair share of boom and bust cycles, cultural shifts, and significant historical events.
The Rock School, erected in 1884, was Mineral Wells' first public school. It was last used in 1957 as a band hall. It was leased to the Mineral Wells Heritage Association in 1974, renovated and converted to a museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of the City of Mineral Wells.
- A. F. Weaver
- 1974
Hear about the sign’s legendary history and restoration from those who gave the sign new life. Go on a virtual historic tour of Mineral Wells and learn how we got our name to how we became famous as America's Great Health Resort.
- National Vietnam War Museum Complex
- Old Jail Museum
- Little Rock Schoolhouse Museum
- W.K. Gordon Center For Industrial History
The National Vietnam War Museum is on the east side of Mineral Wells and catches your eye as you approach town. The Museum and its striking landscaped grounds attract visitors all year round and create an understanding for this era in history. Visit the museum grounds and gardens and enjoy a quiet setting among the beautiful landscaping. Walk aroun...
This sandstone jail was built in 1882 in Palo Pinto. The Old Jail anchors a growing complex of historic log cabins and frontier buildings that demonstrate life in the olden days. Every building is filled with local artifacts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The museum is closed the months of January and February. Group tours ...
The first public school building in Mineral Wells, the building that is now the Little Rock Schoolhouse Museum was erected in 1884. The museum is devoted to the preservation of the historical memorabilia of the city of Mineral Wells. Tours by appointment only. Telephone: (940) 325-2726 Address: 105 N.W. Fifth Ave. ~ Mineral Wells, TX
The mission of the W.K. Gordon Center is to preserve, document, and research the industrial history of Thurber—once a thriving company town of 10,000 and now a ghost town. The focus of the permanent exhibits is the development of the coal, brick, and petroleum industries in the Thurber vicinity. Address: 65258 Interstate 20 (Exit 367) ~ Mingus Tele...
Historic Mineral Wells, Mineral Wells, Texas. 1,847 likes. Historic Mineral Wells is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of Mineral Wells, TX. Some of the projects...
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Nov 18, 2022 · Mineral Wells is located in the northern part of Texas Hill Country, 56 miles from Fort Worth and 82 miles from Dallas. It is also on the famous Brazos River. In the 1900s, Mineral Wells was known as the place “where America drinks its way to health” and was a spa-resort destination. 1.
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San Antonio delegates to the recent meeting of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce at Brownwood were amazed at the quality of music produced by the Junior Rotary Band of Mineral Wells, one of the remarkable musical organizations of Texas.