Thanks for the replies. I got around to updating my profile. I live in NW Arkansas. Nice area to look for old stuff. I have a feeling this anvil came from Texas some time ago.
My wife and I go to lots of sales and auctions (mostly her, me when I can). She's gotten really good at spotting things I would go after. We've seen many anvils over the years but the prices beat us out. She was the first one in the shop at a sale last week. She pounced on the anvil and two vises before the men had a chance to get in the door. At $10 for the anvil, I'm good with that.
Regards
Speaking of..Carroll County eh?.. do you teach the trade over by Eureka?