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

The Anderson House

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. The Anderson House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian residence with distinctive second floor windows was designed by Wichita Falls architect Joseph C. Pate. Built for local businessman Guy DeWitt Anderson and his wife, it was completed in 1907. A noted civic leader, Mrs. Anderson also served as a commissioner for the Texas Centennial, 1936. Oilman W.E. Connors bought the house in 1918 and lived here until his death 20 years later. Built overlooking the city, it reflects the earlier prominence of the surrounding neighborhood. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 158.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 33° 54.453′ N, 98° 29.717′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of Burnett Street and 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Burnett Street. The marker is located on the front porch of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 Burnett 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: Church of the Good Shepherd (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Kell Home (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wichita Falls Junior College (approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish War Veterans Statue (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First County Officials (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The front porch of the Anderson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. The front porch of the Anderson House and Marker

The Anderson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. The Anderson House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.