History behind PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN explained and explored. A chapter in granary history.

PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN was established as a granary which was a domestic for-profit corporation on the date of May 21, 1958 by Willard Pfluger. PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN was owned by Willard Pfluger, Larry Shaw, and Kathleen Shaw. PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN was also known as  PFLUGERVILLE FEED & GRAIN CO., INC. too. (Ref: https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_tx/0014685400)

Willard Pfluger founded Pflugerville Feed and Grain while distributing butane and propane products. He was the original owner of the granary before Larry Shaw was. (Ref: https://patch.com/texas/north-austin/businessman-civic-leader-willard-pfluger-passes-away)

The Pflugerville Feed and Grain purchased grain from local farmers to export to local or foreign markets depending on profitability. He also merchandized butane and propane for 15 years. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/435010682/)


Pflugerville’s new grain storage plant for Pflugerville Feed and Grain Co was nearing completion in 1958. A 70 by 160-foot structure was erected and had a storage capacity of 125 carloads of grain. All equipment was electrically operated and included a new set of 50-foot, 50 ton scales. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/386178669/)

“Pflugerville’s new grain storage plant is nearing completion. The 70 by 160-foot structure is being erected by the Pflugerville Feed and Grain Company, Incorporated. It will have a storage capacity of 125 carloads of grain. All equipment is electrically operated and includes a new set of 50-foot, 50 ton scales. Officers of the company are Willard Pfluger, president and manager; Vernon Schofield, vice president; Mrs. Willard Pfluger, secretary, and Mrs. Vernon Schoffield, treasurer.”

Pflugerville Feed and Grain Co. was destroyed in a blaze of fire on the date of Wednesday, July 21, 1971. The cause of the fire could not be determined. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/355708116/)

Willard Pfluger had no insurance on the Pflugerville Feed and Grain building or the agricultural products inside. He had no plans for rebuilding Pflugerville Feed and Grain at that location. For at least during that time. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/386597187/)


PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN was shut down due to tax forfeiture on the date of January 20, 1987. Willard Pfluger, Larry Shaw, and Kathleen Shaw were forced to close down the granary. (Ref: https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_tx/0014685400)

PFLUGERVILLE FEED AND GRAIN was located somewhere near 136 Railroad Avenue, Pflugerville, Texas, US 78660. Their PO Box address was PO Box 738, Pflugerville, TX 78691.