Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
B. F. Williams House
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. B. F. Williams House Marker
Victoria businessman, mayor and state legislator Benjamin F. Williams (1846-1916) built this home for his family in 1909. Designed by local architect Jules Leffland, the Classical Revival home features two-story front Ionic columns complemented by a side gable pedimented portico with matching one-story columns. Also of note are the distinctive balustrade on the balcony and the "widow's walk" from which the Guadalupe River may be viewed.
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6581.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 28° 47.625′ N, 97° 0.293′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on East Murray Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 E Murray St, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Regan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster Chapel United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Power Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palestine Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's Church, Catholic
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. B. F. Williams House Marker
Marker visible here just through the columns on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 2. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
