Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Woolfolk-McCall House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023
1. Woolfolk-McCall House Marker
Inscription.
Woolfolk-McCall House. . One of the first brick homes in Weatherford, this structure was begun in late 1860s and occupied by Joseph A. Woolfolk (1836-1918), one of two attorneys who defended Indian Chiefs Satanta and Big Tree, charged in 1871 wagon train massacre. In 1879 it was purchased by lawyer George A. McCall (1849-1915) and greatly enlarged with stone and frame additions. After almost 100 years of ownership, the McCall family sold the house in 1972 to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wiley.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975.
One of the first brick homes in Weatherford, this structure was begun in late 1860s and occupied by Joseph A. Woolfolk (1836-1918), one of two attorneys who defended Indian Chiefs Satanta and Big Tree, charged in 1871 wagon train massacre. In 1879 it was purchased by lawyer George A. McCall (1849-1915) and greatly enlarged with stone and frame additions. After almost 100 years of ownership, the McCall family sold the house in 1972 to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wiley.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5904.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 45.432′ N, 97° 47.965′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker is at the intersection of South Waco Street and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on South Waco Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 S Waco Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
