Historical Marker
Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill
Historical marker location:
2603 Tahuaya Dr., Belton vicinity, Texas
( Marker and mill are located at Boy Scout camp near rifle range, camp is 3 miles southwest of Belton on the Lampasas River off Tahuaya Rd.)
Marker installed: 1936
First water power mill in Bell County. Built in 1847 by Robert Childers, pioneer settler, Indian fighter, served in the Army of Texas, 1836.
Sold in 1856 to G. W. Shanklin, 1799-1888, who built best water race in Texas. Site of stage stand on Old Military Road. Crossing place of Chisholm cattle trail.