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

Welcome William Chandler

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. Welcome William Chandler Marker

Inscription. Credited with being the first permanent settler and first farmer in Brown County, Welcome William Chandler (1813-1870) arrived in 1856 with his wife Sarah, their children and several slaves. Their log cabin was a gathering place for other area pioneers and was the site of the county's original post office and store. Chandler served as Brown County judge from 1858 to 1860 and as postmaster for 7 years, although his daughter Jane in fact ran the post office. About 1868 Chandler moved north of Brownwood to a site which has remained in the family for over 100 years.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5746.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 31° 43.413′ N, 98° 58.866′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is on North Broadway Street near North Center Avenue, on the right when traveling west. In front of the Old Brown County Jail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 N Broadway Street, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Brown County Jail (here, next to this marker); Greenleaf Fisk (1807-1888) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Collier, C.S.A. (about 400 feet away); Coggin and Parks Building (about 400 feet away); Courthouses of Brown County (about 500 feet away); J. A. Walker House (approx. 0.4 miles away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brooke Smith (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. Welcome William Chandler Marker

The marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 45 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.