Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William A. Wills
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024
1. William A. Wills Marker
Inscription.
William A. Wills. . Tennessee native William A. Wills (1804-1864) moved to Texas with his wife, Mary Ann "Polly" (Phillips), and their children in 1847 and settled on the Dallas-Shreveport Road in what became Van Zandt County. They hosted many travelers in their home. In 1850, Wills served the county as tax assessor-collector and later held other public offices, including road overseer and Van Zandt County commissioner. As early as 1855, references in commissioners court minutes referred to the area surrounding his property as "Wills Point." When the town was laid out along the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1873, it became known by the same name. Wills is buried in the White Rose Cemetery.
Tennessee native William A. Wills (1804-1864) moved to Texas with his wife, Mary Ann "Polly" (Phillips), and their children in 1847 and settled on the Dallas-Shreveport Road in what became Van Zandt County. They hosted many travelers in their home. In 1850, Wills served the county as tax assessor-collector and later held other public offices, including road overseer and Van Zandt County commissioner. As early as 1855, references in commissioners court minutes referred to the area surrounding his property as "Wills Point." When the town was laid out along the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1873, it became known by the same name. Wills is buried in the White Rose Cemetery.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12571.)
Location. 32° 41.964′ N, 95° 59.5′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of Houston Street (County Road 3415) and Corky Boyd Avenue (State Highway 64), on the right when traveling east on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dallas-Shreveport Road (here, next to this marker); County Seat War
Wide-angle photo of the Dallas-Shreveport Road, County Seat War, and William A. Wills markers. The three markers are grouped together.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos:1. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
