Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wynne & Wynne Law Office

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2023

1. Wynne & Wynne Law Office Marker

Inscription. In 1877, William B. Wynne came to Wills Point and opened a law practice with his older brother, Richard M. Wynne, who later became a state senator. Four of W.B. Wynne’s sons were associated with the firm. In addition to serving clients, the office made vital contributions to Wills Point through Buck Jim Wynne’s negotiations for Wills Point to receive a contract for access to Lake Tawakoni Reservoir water and W.B. Wynne’s work locating a brick T&P Railroad depot here. This was the most substantial depot between Marshall and Dallas. Firm members have also been noted for their involvement in community activities. Today, as one of Texas’ oldest law firms, the fourth generation of Wynnes continues to serve the Wills Point community.

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16323.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 32° 42.546′ N, 96° 0.528′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of West James Street and North 5th Street,

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on the left when traveling west on West James Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 W James Street, Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bruce & Human Drug Company (here, next to this marker); Rose Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brick Streets of Wills Point (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); First Christian Church of Wills Point (about 600 feet away); First National Bank of Wills Point (about 600 feet away); Russell Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKain Family Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wills Point.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2023

2. Wynne & Wynne Law Office Marker

The marker is on the right and the Bruce & Human Drug Company Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.