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

The Bowers Mansion

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. The Bowers Mansion Marker

Inscription.
Originally house of merchant Henry Ash, built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W.W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Charles Dunbar was architect in 1897 for ornate renovations, and Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921.

Andrew L. Bowers (1852-1926), an International & Great Northern Railroad official, president of Palestine Salt & Coal Co., banker, mayor for 20 years, was active in Anderson County oil discoveries. Four sons, two daughters grew up here: family owned place 72 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Restored by Mrs. H. Ravera and Carl L Avera, 1970

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 31° 45.588′ N, 95° 37.95′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of South Magnolia Street and Bowers Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Street. The marker is located on the corner of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Magnolia St, Palestine TX 75801, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Congressman and Mrs. Alexander W. Gregg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of Palestine (about 300 feet away); Site of Palestine Service Men's Club, World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of McKnight Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kolstad Jewelers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palestine Post Office and Federal Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Church (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

The view of the Bowers Mansion and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The view of the Bowers Mansion and Marker from the street

The Bowers Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The Bowers Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,979 times since then and 205 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.