Boettchers Mill Historical Marker is a captivating piece of Huntsville, Texas history located at 1509 Ave B, just open to the public 24 hours a day. As part of the Texas Historic Landmark system, it designates the land where one of the towns largest lumber mills once operated from 1929 to 1969.

The historical significance of this marker traces back to German immigrant Baldwin Boettcher who opened a sawmill at Westfield, north of Houston, in 1898, along the International and Great Northern rail line. The mill was then relocated in 1929, just a mile from Huntsvilles town square and outside its city limits.

Now located on 2020 Avenue North 1/2 near the former mill site, this historical marker includes a medallion and plate, both providing insight into Boettchers Mills importance along the Old Colony Road between Huntsville and Ryans Ferry on the Trinity River.

For more information or to share updates about the Boettchers Mill Historical Marker, you can contact the Walker County Museum at 1301 Sam Houston Ave., Rm. 218 in Huntsville, TX 77340 (Courthouse Annex). They are available by phone at (936) 435-2497 or through email for your convenience.

This piece of history in the heart of Texas is a must-visit destination to understand and appreciate Huntsvilles lumber industry past. As you visit, immerse yourself in the stories that this historical marker tells, and remember the people who contributed to shaping this towns history.