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
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. Marker 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Polytechnic Institute (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Midlothian Public Schools (about 600 feet away); Midlothian Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Midlothian Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Midlothian (approx. 0.7 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Paul Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Pleasant Valley Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 30, 2022
2. The William L. and Emma Hawkins House and Marker
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 188 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
