Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Bowers Mansion
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
1. The Bowers Mansion Marker
Inscription.
The Bowers Mansion. . Originally house of merchant Henry Ash, built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W.W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Charles Dunbar was architect in 1897 for ornate renovations, and Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921., Andrew L. Bowers (1852-1926), an International and Great Northern Railroad official, president of Palestine Salt and Coal Co., banker, mayor for 20 years, was active in Anderson County oil discoveries. Four sons, two daughters grew up here: family owned place 72 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973. , Restored by Mrs. H. Ravera and Carl L Avera, 1970
Originally house of merchant Henry Ash, built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W.W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Charles Dunbar was architect in 1897 for ornate renovations, and Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921.
Andrew L. Bowers (1852-1926), an International & Great Northern Railroad official, president of Palestine Salt & Coal Co., banker, mayor for 20 years, was active in Anderson County oil discoveries. Four sons, two daughters grew up here: family owned place 72 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Restored by Mrs. H. Ravera and Carl L Avera, 1970
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 31° 45.588′ N, 95° 37.95′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Magnolia Street and Bowers Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Street. The marker is located on the corner of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Magnolia St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
2. The view of the Bowers Mansion and Marker from the street
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
3. The Bowers Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
