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.
Wynne and Wynne Law Office. . 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.
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.)
Location. 32° 42.546′ N, 96° 0.528′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of West James Street and North 5th Street, 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.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2023
2. Wynne & Wynne Law Office Marker
Marker is on the right; Bruce & Human Drug Company marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 44 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.
