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

Frank Kell Home

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 22, 2025

1. Frank Kell Home Marker

Inscription. Native Texan Frank Kell (1859-1941), in partnership with his brother-in-law Joseph A. Kemp, became a prominent area businessman and civic leader. His developments in the grain business, banking, real estate, and railroad construction helped make Wichita Falls the economic center of the region. In 1909 he had this classical Revival house built for his family. Designed by the firm of Jones and Orlopp, it was owned by descendants of Frank Kell for over 70 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2049.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 33° 54.446′ N, 98° 29.813′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of Bluff Street and 9th Street, on the right when traveling east on Bluff Street. The marker is located on the front porch of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Bluff Street, Wichita Falls TX 76301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Anderson House (about 500 feet away); Church of the Good Shepherd

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(about 700 feet away); Spanish War Veterans Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wichita Falls Junior College (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. ¼ mile away); First County Officials (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The entrance to the Frank Kell Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. The entrance to the Frank Kell Home and Marker

The view of the Frank Kell Home from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. The view of the Frank Kell Home from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.