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

Homesite of Dr. William Keiller

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. Homesite of Dr. William Keiller Marker

Inscription. Born in Scotland and trained at Edinburgh University, Dr. William Keiller came to Galveston in the early 1890s to serve as the first Professor of Anatomy at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He remained in that capacity for 40 years, but also served for a time as the school dean and as president of the Texas Medical Association. Surmounting personal physical disabilities, he became the leading American anatomist of his day. From 1922, the year after he became dean, until his death in 1931, Dr. Keiller made his home at this address with his wife and four children.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7503.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 29° 18.475′ N, 94° 47.038′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is on Market Street east of 15th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1409 Market St, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Victor Gustafson Home (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Isaac Heffron House (about 500 feet away); George Washington Grover House (about 500 feet away); Dominican Sisters (about 600 feet away); East End Historic District (about 600 feet away); Landes-McDonough House (about 700 feet away); Jacobs Home (about 700 feet away); The Wilbur Cherry House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Henry Rosenberg Home (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. William Keiller. Wikipedia entry on the anatomist, educator and artist, whose detailed anatomical drawings were used to teach medical students for decades. (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. East End Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination (and related documents) for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1975. (Prepared by Carolyn Pitts, National Park Service; via Texas Historical Commission)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. Homesite of Dr. William Keiller Marker

The Eastlake Victorian house, built in 1886, is known as the W.F. Breath House.

(Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.