Downtown in Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Silos

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, February 21, 2025

1. The Silos Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1950, the 120-foot-tall Silos originally served for the Brazo Valley Cotton Oil Company. On May 11, 1953, an F5 Tornado hit Waco, causing irreparable damage to the downtown area. Over 1,000 homes and buildings were destroyed, and 114 lives were lost. The Silos escaped significant damage and have remained in their current condition ever since. Today the Silos serves as a prominent Waco Landmark. The "Magnolia" sign above the stage is a replica of the original sign Chip made when Joanna opened her very first retail store in 2003. The original sign still sits atop the Little Shop on Bosque today.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 31° 33.178′ N, 97° 7.781′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Webster Avenue and S 6th Street on Webster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Webster Ave, Waco TX 76706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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is also in the American South.

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: History of the Grounds (here, next to this marker); The Grain Barn (a few steps from this marker); Silos Baking Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Waco (about 500 feet away); Katy Park (about 600 feet away); DP Neon Sign & Old AMBC Building (about 700 feet away); Dr Pepper Co Boiler & Painted Dr Pepper Sign (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, February 21, 2025

2. The Silos Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.