Mineral Wells

In Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells is located west of Fort Worth on US 180 where it meets US 281.

In 1885 it was said to have medicinal qualities in the water. The town boomed as a health resort after 1885, when the Crazy Well was dug. Crazy Water, said to be a sure cure for numerous disorders including hysteria and other mental problems, was bottled and shipped throughout the country.

In 1966 Mineral Wells had 365 businesses, including thirty-five manufacturers, thirty-seven churches, two newspapers, a hospital, a radio station, and a business college. In 1990 it had a population of 14,870 and 304 businesses. Although the town remains a center for retirement, health, and recreation, it also has a healthy industrial base in the manufacturing of clay pipe, aircraft systems, plastics, electronic products, bricks, feeds, clothing, and other products.

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