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

William L. and Emma Hawkins House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

1. William L. and Emma Hawkins House Marker

Inscription. William L. Hawkins, the son of area pioneer settlers, and his wife Emma (Barker) purchased land and a house here in 1892. They removed the original structure in 1901 and hired local wood artisan Will Price to build this house. Made of imported cypress timber, it was completed in 1903. It features an asymmetrical Queen Anne design and ornate wood trim hand carved by Price. Prominent businessman Tom Dees and his wife Mattie (Hawkins) purchased the house in 1905, and in 1913 the property was acquired by Edward and Mollie Byrd. It remained in the Byrd family until 1957.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7113.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 32° 28.944′ N, 97° 0.062′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. The marker is located in the front house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 West Main Street, Midlothian TX 76065, 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: Site of Polytechnic Institute (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Midlothian Public Schools (about 600 feet away); Midlothian Presbyterian Church

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(about 800 feet away); The Newton Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Midlothian Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Trotter House (approx. 0.6 miles away); C.W. Mertz House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mulkey-Loggins House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

The William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

2. The William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker

The view of the William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

3. The view of the William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker from across the street

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

4. The William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.