Center Point in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Woolls Building
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
1. Woolls Building Marker
One of Center Point's oldest existing commercial structures, the Woolls Building was constructed in 1873-75 to house the mercantile business of George W. Woolls (d. 1876). Local contractor and stonemason Sam H. Wellborn built it of Limestone with a full-width balcony and exterior staircase. For most of its history, the first floor of the Woolls Building housed retail businesses, with fraternal organizations meeting on the upper story. The Rising Star Masonic Lodge, which included a number of Texas Rangers among its membership, met here from 1875 until 1900.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12604.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 29° 56.692′ N, 99° 2.243′ W. Marker is in Center Point, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is at the intersection of San Antonio Street (Farm to Market Road 480) and Skyline Drive, on the left when traveling north on San Antonio Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 San Antonio Street, Center Point TX 78010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Center Point Train Depot
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Also see . . . Center Point Texas. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
2. Woolls Building Marker
Street view of the complete building and marker.
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
3. Woolls Building Historic Places Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
4. Downtown view of the Woolls Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
