Old Dr. Wm. P. Powell Home
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 traveled by horse and buggy to visit the sick; used home as office and improvised hospital until his death, Nov. 6, 1915. Purchased in 1946 by justice of the peace, R. M. Jordy. Site of 119 wedding ceremonies. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
30.4246° N, 95.4825° W
Where to Find It
NW corner Wood and Stewart streets
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Willis Methodist Church Willis
- 0.2 mi W Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church Willis
- 0.2 mi N Willis Male and Female College Willis
- 0.2 mi NE Site of Willis Cigar Factory Willis
- 0.4 mi SE Willis Willis
- 3.3 mi S Montgomery County Conroe