La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Williams Building

Photographed by James Hulse, August 20, 2025

1. Williams Building Marker

Inscription. Jim R. Williams and his son, Charlie Oliver Williams, built this granite building around 1925. The interior was finished with an embossed tin ceiling. This building was used as a gas station and trailer rental service during the 1930's. It was sold for use as a liquor store. Mr. Williams subsequently purchased the property back and continued the use as a liquor store.

Jean Whitson and Ruth Jobson, Charlie Williams' daughters, remembered waiting out hurricanes in this structure when they were small children.

Erected by City of La Porte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 29° 39.918′ N, 95° 1.377′ W. Marker is in La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. It is on West Main Street west of S 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 W Main St, La Porte TX 77571, 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,

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: Seureau Building: The First Business in La Porte (within shouting distance of this marker); Artesian Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1915 Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Besson Building

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First City Hall and Jail (about 500 feet away); La Porte Hardware (about 600 feet away); Five Points - The Hub of the City (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic La Porte Colored School (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.

The view of the Williams Building and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 20, 2025

2. The view of the Williams Building and Marker from the sidewalk

The view of the Williams Building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 20, 2025

3. The view of the Williams Building from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.