Esperanza · 1963
RTHL medallion only
View on map ↗Montgomery County, Texas
Historical Markers in Willis, Texas
Willis is home to 9 official Texas Historical Commission markers — each one telling a piece of the city’s story. Browse the markers below, then find them on the map and discover more nearby with RoadHistorical.
Willis Methodist Church · 1965
Worshipped in school until this building was erected under Pastors G. S. Sandel, J. M. Pugh, 1877-1879. Pioneer citizen, Capt. T. W. Smith gave bell for steeple. Pews and chancel rail made by cabinetmaker E. A.…
View on map ↗Old Dr. Wm. P. Powell Home · 1967
Remaining portion of 13-room house built in 1872 by carpenter Sid Inglet. Powell-- a pioneer physician, Confederate veteran-- married Miss Mary Eugenia Thompson, 1863, in Waverly; six of their 12 children born here. He…
View on map ↗Site of Former Town of Danville · 1970
Founded before 1840 as trade center, rich plantation area. Many prominent families had Texas beginnings here. At peak, town had 15 businesses, several churches, good schools; refusing right-of-way to Houston & Great…
View on map ↗Willis · 1970
Founded in 1870. Named for P. J. and R. S. Willis (large land and timber owners who formerly were merchants in area). They gave townsite, on the Houston & Great Northern Railroad. With the line came prosperity, and in…
View on map ↗Willis Male and Female College · 1973
Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2-1/2 story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet. Taxes funded three of the six months of school; monthly tuition for rest of year…
View on map ↗Site of Willis Cigar Factory · 1986
Following the Civil War, area farmers found the climate and soil conditions of Montgomery County were ideal for the production of tobacco. The varieties grown here were of the highest quality, winning international…
View on map ↗Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church · 2001
Organized in 1867 as the Thomas Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, this congregation is the oldest in Willis and pre-dates the founding of the community. Worship services were held in log and frame buildings and…
View on map ↗Danville Cemetery · 2019
medallion is located on masonry entrance wall
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