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Saffold Dam

A landmark in Seguin, with 20 places within a five-minute walk. One of 25 history & landmarks in Seguin.

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On the National Register since 1979

Saffold Dam

Saffold Dam

Saffold Dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 1979. It is significant for its industry, engineering and exploration/settlement at the local level. Its architecture is described as Dam.

Saffold Dam at the Flores Crossing is a dam and man-made waterfall in the city of Seguin, Texas. Named for William Saffold, a Civil War veteran, a major landowner and local merchant. The dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1979. This dam began as a natural outcropping in the riverbed. After Henry Troell bought the mill, the dam was further built up over the years. In 1895, Tr…

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The nearest neighbor is Seguin Tubes, 1 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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