Historical Markers in Texas
This marker is located on the corner of Wood and Stewart St. on the Powell home itself. This was a very disappointing marker to add to my collection. Why do I say that? Well, what I saw was not what I expected. I know this is only the remaining portion of the home but it…
Continue reading ➞ Old Dr. Wm. P. Powell Home – Willis, Texas
This marker is located at the corner of Rodgers and Thomason St. in Willis. No known photos are available for this original school. This school served all grades and the college. Rev. S.N. Barker, pastor of the Willis Methodist Church, and his wife became the first administrators of the College. A practice at one time…
Continue reading ➞ Willis Male and Female College – Willis, Texas
This marker is located at the corner of Waverly and Thomason Street in Willis. The church is one of the oldest in Willis and is very well maintained. On the side of this church is a beautiful garden which has dedication markers and a memorial brick pathway running through it. It is a very peaceful…
This marker is located at 512 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. (corner of Martin Luther King Blvd (Waverly St.) and Holland. This church was in existence before the town was founded in 1870, making it the oldest congregation in Willis. The windows on this church are beautiful and really bring out the history behind this…
Continue reading ➞ Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church – Willis, Texas
This marker is located in a picnic area off of Hwy 6 South, approximately 12 miles from Navasota, Texas in honor of a courageous and loyal negro slave. The Historical Marker Reads: Primus Kelly A faithful Negro slave. Came to nearby Courtney, Grimes County in 1851 with his master, John W. S. West from North…
