Historical Marker
The Old Town Well, Goldthwaite
Historical marker location:
US 183, at Courthouse square, Goldthwaite, Texas
( Courthouse Square, Highway 183, Goldthwaite.)
Marker installed: 1963
Mr. Peyton died from poison fumes in digging this well; Ben Cox was also overcome; Deed H. Mayer rescued Mr. Cox and brought up Mr. Peyton's body; August 1887. In memory of these three men; Mills Co. Hist. Society.