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Mineral Wells, Texas

Mineral Wells, Texas
Administration
Full nameMineral Wells, Texas
Official nameMineral Wells, Texas
Settlement typeCity
CountryUSUnited States
StateTexasTexas
CountiesPalo Pinto, Parker
Government
TypeCouncil-Manager
City CouncilMayor Mike Allen
Margaret H. Colton
Chris Crawford
Tommy Blissitte
Bill Terry
John Upham
Deartis Nickerson
City ManagerLance Howerton
Geography
Total Area21.2 sq mi (54.9 km2)
Land Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km2)
Water Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
Elevation883 ft (269.1 m)
Demography
Total Population16946 (2000)
Density (pop.)319.8/km2 (828.6/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes76067-76068
Area code940
FIPS code48-48684 
GNIS feature ID1341714 

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Mineral Wells is a city in Palo Pinto County, Texas and a portion of Parker County, Texas. The population was 16,946 at the 2000 census. The city is named for mineral springs in the area, which were highly popular in the early 1900s. Mineral Wells is most famous for its Baker Hotel.

In 1952, Mineral Wells was the host of the Republican state convention in which delegates divided between presidential candidates Dwight D. Eisenhower and Robert A. Taft. Though state chairman Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls led the Taft forces, the convention vote ultimately went 33-5 in favor of Eisenhower, who was threafter nominated and elected.

Mineral Wells was the birthplace and principal place of residence of Chet Upham, chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1979-1983 and founder of Upham Oil and Gas Company in Mineral Wells and the Loveland Ski Area in Colorado.

Mineral Wells, Texas Video

The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas, opened in 1929 lavishing guests with high style and mineral water with amazing healing powers. Guests including Greta Garbo and Marilyn Monroe performed in the 'Cloud Room' at the top of the hotel. The hotel closed in the early 1970's leaving many memories echoing in the halls of this grand hotel...many folks think there is more here than just memories. What do you think?
3.53 min. | 4.79 user rating		 For the latest developments on the documentary "Ballad of the Baker" check out www.bakerhotelmovie.com Hailing from Mineral Wells, I jumped at the gracious invite to tag along with the current restoration team to tour the Baker Hotel - not wanting to waste a moment I grabbed my little video camera to capture this amazing and architecturally significant building that I haven't been inside in over 20 years... Underlit and obviously hand-held, the footage actually turned out better than I had expected (it was very very dark); therefore, I decided to quickly edit an "overview" of what we saw on the tour (using a consumer-grade editing program, sorry no bells and whistles!). I owe Mike and Mark of HHCC Plumbing Construction a huge thank you, as well as all the participants there that day. Here's to bringing the ol' gal back! Onward and upward, Kevin Pruitt, 12.01.09 http www.bakerhotelmovie.com
8.95 min. | 4.90 user rating		 For the latest news, photos, but more importantly to learn how you can help the filmmakers continue to fund "Ballad of the Baker" with your tax-deductible donations please check out bakerhotelmovie.com "Ballad of the Baker" will be a multi-faceted look into a Texas town born from mineral water...our mission is to explore the unique history & characters of Mineral Wells while also focus on The Baker Hotel's rise, demise, and much-anticipated present-day restoration. Can The Baker Hotel become a symbol of success once again, both for Mineral Wells and for troubled main-streets across America? Only time will tell. The Baker, Mineral Wells, and America await. Please enjoy this preview to our work-in-progress...onward and upward! Produced & Directed by Kevin Pruitt Cinematography by Luis Esteban Caffesse Edited by John Gremillion Still Photography by Nadia Caffesse Sound Mix by Eric Friend Historic Photos used with permission AF Weaver Collection, Boyce Ditto Public Library, Mineral Wells, Texas 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Sponsorship by historicmw.org © 2010 Kevin Pruitt
8.18 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Supposedly haunted hotel in Mineral Wells TX
2.65 min. | 4.33 user rating		 Just a compilation of me practicing at Mineral Wells, Texas back in Aug '08. Original with sound: vimeo.com Sorry the music doesn't match, youtube deleted my track which also got rid of the exhaust sound I had originally kept.. : /
6.68 min. | 4.66 user rating
Supposedly haunted hotel in Mineral Wells Texas
2.12 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Was experimenting with some pretty cool software and came out with this. A video dedicated to a FAVORITE town of mine..You gotta try the mineral water there. Comes right from their own wells. Whenever I go there the people "Mineral Wellers" there have always been nice. I would really like to live there. Can anyone put in a good word for me at the police dept if they have any officer openings? lol. Anyway you can check out the history of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Tx via Google. Merry Christmas Mineral Wells and to everyone!!
2.23 min. | 4.42 user rating		 texas tandem mineral wells 10-27-2007
5.35 min. | 4.54 user rating		 If you live in the DFW,TX area, I can make a solo promo video for you if you would like. $15 plus entrance fee if there is one. I have the GoPro motorsports camera! Mess around day in Mineral Wells, TX. 09/19/2009. Team Slip Machine. Please rate!
4.98 min. | 4.37 user rating		 Produced by: ©Alan Flewitt (US-UK Associates)
9.02 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Mineral Wells Index--By Libby Cluett -Mineral Wells- Index While this area of North -Texas- is known for some species of fruit trees, namely peaches, it is probably safe to say ... - Date : Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:02:51 GMT+00:00
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Mineral Wells Index---MINERAL WELLS- � With the first day of school just weeks away, the -Texas- Department of State Health Services is reminding parents to get their children ... - Date : Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:39:28 GMT+00:00
State bowfishing tourney coming to PK Lodge - Mineral Wells Index Tweet this news
Mineral Wells Index---MINERAL WELLS- � The -Texas- State Bowfishing Tournament is coming to PK Lodge. The 12-hour tournament begins at 8 pm on Aug. 28. ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:24:43 GMT+00:00
NWWF wrestlers to hold benefit for Dunbar on July 17 - Mineral Wells Index Tweet this news
Mineral Wells Index---MINERAL WELLS- � Professional wrestling fans will get the chance to see some of the top performers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region ... - Date : Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:29:50 GMT+00:00
Crowd enjoyeth 'Shakespeare Man' performance at Boyce Ditto library - Mineral Wells Index Tweet this news
Mineral Wells Index---MINERAL WELLS- � When North -Texas- transplant Robert Clover-Brown, aka “Shakespeare Man,” comes to town, ... - Date : Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:10:48 GMT+00:00
Sun spots: May 14, 2010 - Lake Country Sun Tweet this news
Lake Country Sun--Donations to support the cemetery can also be mailed to Pickwick-McAdams Cemetery, c/o Oneta McGee, 573 Hilltop Road, -Mineral Wells-, -TX- 76067. ... - Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 21:14:52 GMT+00:00
Hometown girl doing work in the big city - Mineral Wells Index Tweet this news
Mineral Wells Index--Upham was born and raised in -Mineral Wells- and attended the University of -Texas- at Austin where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public ... - Date : Tue, 11 May 2010 19:18:01 GMT+00:00
Mineral Wells Fossil Park will give hunters a new place to dig - Fort Worth Star Telegram Tweet this news
Fort Worth Star Telegram--Tell us By ROBERT CADWALLADER -MINERAL WELLS- -- One man's shuttered landfill is another's treasure. But at least now they agree on a name: -Mineral Wells- ... - Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 04:12:28 GMT+00:00
Four area athletes set to compete at state meet - Mineral Wells Index Tweet this news
Mineral Wells Index---MINERAL WELLS- - The -Mineral Wells- area will be represented by several athletes next weekend at the -Texas- State Track and Field ... - Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 14:08:24 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Palo Pinto County, Texas

County seat: Palo Pinto
CitiesGordon * Graford * Mineral Wells � * Mingus * Strawn
Unincorporated
communities		Brazos * Oran * Palo Pinto * Santo
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Municipalities and communities of Parker County, Texas

County seat: Weatherford
CitiesAledo * Azle � * Cool * Cresson � * Fort Worth � * Hudson Oaks * Mineral Wells � * Reno � * Springtown * Weatherford * Willow Park
TownsAnnetta * Annetta North * Annetta South * Millsap * Sanctuary
CDPBriar �
Unincorporated
communities		Brock * Dennis * Garner * Peaster * Poolville * Whitt
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties



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