Historical Marker
Old Welding Shop of H. C. Nicol
Historical marker location:
Corsicana, Texas
( Petroleum Industry Park, 400 block of S. 12th St.)
Marker installed: 1968
(1892-1963) Expert with acetylene torch, Nicol is remembered as first welder operating in the Navarro County oil fields, which opened 1894. He began work about 1912, at a time when he had to mix own welding chemicals.
In addition he pioneered welding of cast iron and aluminum in this area.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968.