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

Wichita Falls Woman's Forum

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. Wichita Falls Woman's Forum Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed for members of the Wichita Falls Woman's Forum, organized in 1925. Designed by T.L. Sorey, it was completed in 1927 on land donated by the Hamilton-Martin Investment Company. Mediterranean influences include the use of arches, light brick, and a roof of multicolored clay tile. A major addition to the east side of the original structure was completed in 1960. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5808.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 33° 53.29′ N, 98° 30.809′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is on Speedway Avenue west of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the front entrance of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2120 Speedway Avenue, Wichita Falls TX 76308, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joe and Lois Perkins Estate (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wichita Falls Traction Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bethania Hospital (approx. 1.2

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miles away); Wichita General Hospital (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Wichita Falls Junior College (approx. 1½ miles away); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Frank Kell Home (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The entrance to the Wichita Falls Woman's Forum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. The entrance to the Wichita Falls Woman's Forum and Marker

The Wichita Falls Woman's Forum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. The Wichita Falls Woman's Forum

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.