Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

J. A. Walker House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. J. A. Walker House Marker

An additional tablet notes that the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inscription. Brownwood businessman and civic leader J.A. Walker (d. 1944) built this home in 1901. A prominent Texas Baptist, he was an early benefactor to Howard Payne University. The Colonial Revival styling of the Walker home reflects his status as a leader in the community. Outstanding features include the ornate portico, wide wraparound veranda and intricate ornamentation. The house remained in the Walker family for over 75 years.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2668.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 31° 43.129′ N, 98° 59.072′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Center Avenue and Depot Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Center Avenue, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: R. B. Rogers House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (about 600 feet away); Howard Payne University

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(about 700 feet away); "Hey Paula" (about 700 feet away); Brooke Smith (approx. ¼ mile away); Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Gray Mare Band (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

J. A. Walker House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. J. A. Walker House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.