Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hancock Building

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 8, 2026

1. Hancock Building Marker

Inscription. Businessman William F. Lewis and Ellis County Judge M.B. Templeton built this Victorian commercial structure in 1890. Decorative brickwork and cast iron columns highlight the facade. William Pitt Hancock (1872-1955), a well-known defense attorney, purchased the property in 1907 to house his law office. A grocery store, justice of the peace, and real estate and insurance offices have also occupied the Hancock Building.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7108.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 32° 23.086′ N, 96° 50.866′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on South College Street north of East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 S College St, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (a few steps from this marker); Richard Ellis (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter From The Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Marchman Building (about 300 feet away); 114 South Rodgers Street (about 300 feet away); Cheeves Bros. Dry Goods

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

2. Hancock Building Marker

Hancock Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

3. Hancock Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.