HISTORY
The Community of Ables Springs is on Farm Road 429 ten miles northeast of Terrell in northeastern Kaufman County. It was for many years a center for local religious and school activities. In 1853 James and Eliza Godfrey Ables settled there on land that had been granted in 1848 by the state of Texas to James's father, Ezekiel.
In 1878, Mr. and Mrs. Ables deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 8.75
acres "to be used as a campground or for any other purposes they might desire." On
this land were built a tabernacle, a church, and a school, and a portion was set
aside for the cemetery. Camping facilities were available. In 1915 a writer made
note of the community's "old-
The lack of spring water caused the community to seek other resources for water.The Ables Springs Water Supply Corporation was commissioned on November 1, 1979. Ables Springs WSC has providing clean water for the Ables Springs community since that time.
Annual Membership Meeting
March 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Location: 30108 FM 429 next door to main office
Nominations are being accepted at the office for upcoming Board of Directors election.
If you are a member with Ables Springs Water Supply Corporation and are interested in being on the
Board of Directors, please come by the office and pick up a packet. The nomination form will need to
be returned to our office no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, February 12, 2010. We also recommend
that you attend the meetings prior to the election to become familiar with current projects.
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