Historical Marker
Pioneer's Well
Historical marker location:
Post, Texas
( from Post, take Highway 669 about 2 miles South to CW Post Memorial Scout Camp)
Marker installed: 1968
County's first hand-dug rock-walled well. Dug 1883 by Llano Ranch workmen. Well is 5 feet square, 40 feet deep and lined with sandstones placed without the use of mortar. Original wood curb was destroyed by fire, 1937. Present curb is replica. Well was used 45 years.
1968.