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Montgomery County, Texas
Historical Markers in Willis, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Willis, in Montgomery County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Ghost Towns, Texas Revolution, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2001. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Willis stories
- Site of Former Town of Danvilleplaced 1970
Founded before 1840 as trade center, rich plantation area. Many prominent families had Texas beginnings here.
- Site of Willis Cigar Factoryplaced 1986
Following the Civil War, area farmers found the climate and soil conditions of Montgomery County were ideal for the production of tobacco.
- Old Dr. Wm. P. Powell Homeplaced 1967
Remaining portion of 13-room house built in 1872 by carpenter Sid Inglet. Powell-- a pioneer physician, Confederate veteran-- married Miss Mary…
- Thomas Chapel United Methodist Churchplaced 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…
- Willisplaced 1970
Founded in 1870. Named for P. J. and R. S. Willis (large land and timber owners who formerly were merchants in area).
- Willis Male and Female Collegeplaced 1973
Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2-1/2 story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet.
All 7 historical markers in Willis
Historical markers near Willis
- Conroe18 stories · 8 mi
- New Waverly7 stories · 10 mi
- Montgomery27 stories · 13 mi
- Magnolia6 stories · 20 mi
- Huntsville65 stories · 21 mi
- Richards5 stories · 22 mi
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