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

Wichita Falls Traction Company

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. Wichita Falls Traction Company Marker

Inscription. This company, founded by Frank Kell and J.A. Kemp in 1909, played a major role in Wichita Falls' growth during the early 20th century. After purchasing undeveloped land between the city limits and Lake Wichita, the company stimulated demand for it by building an electric streetcar system to the area. With the new ease and speed of travel, what formerly had been the city's outskirts became a convenient place to live. The city grew rapidly along the streetcar route and the company profited from its real estate speculation. Buses replaced the streetcars in 1933.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5806.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 33° 53.812′ N, 98° 30.701′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Harrison Street, on the right when traveling east on Collins Avenue. The marker is located along the sidewalk near the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wichita Falls TX 76309, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wichita Falls Woman's Forum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bethania Hospital (approx. ¾ mile

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away); Wichita General Hospital (approx. ¾ mile away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wichita Falls Junior College (approx. one mile away); Frank Kell (approx. one mile away); Dr. Samuel Hiatt Burnside / Mary Margaret Grice Burnside (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The view of the Wichita Falls Traction Company Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. The view of the Wichita Falls Traction Company Marker along the street

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 48 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.