Industry
21
About 1875, Boyle and Scott established the first ice factory in Texas at this site. It sold ice at ten cents per pound, and B.J. Benefield delivered it. The plant was later moved to Harrisburg.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Jefferson, Texas · United States
