Johns' Well and Campgrounds

In 1884 this site was designated as a religious campground by the members of the Prairie Mound Methodist Church. Johns' well, named for former owner Hardin Johns, provided the steady water supply needed by campers, area settlers and travelers. During annual ten-day camp meetings, families camped around the brush arbor where services were held. As nearby communities erected church buildings the campgrounds began to decline and the land was sold in 1913. John's well continued to serve the area residents until 1963. (1982)

Johns' Well and Campgrounds is a historical marker in Argyle, Denton County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1181, -97.2096 near Argyle. The nearest cataloged historic site is Prairie Mound Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Argyle, Graham-Argyle Cemetery, and Argyle United Methodist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121002827. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.