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

Frank and Julia Bockholt Home

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

1. Frank and Julia Bockholt Home Marker

Inscription. The Johann and Theresia Bockholt family settled in this area in 1881. In 1933, their son Frank and his wife, Julia, inherited a portion of the estate. Both were active in community life, and he is remembered for his musical talent and his 52 years as organist at the church of the visitation. They built on to an existing two-room house at this site in 1912 and reared their large family here. The American four square design exhibits a transition between craftsman and late Victorian styling, and the home retains its original detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13048.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 6.762′ N, 97° 7.203′ W. Marker is in Westphalia, Texas, in Falls County. It is on County Road 379 north of State Road 320, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 County Rd 379, Lott TX 76656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Homesite of Theodore Rabroker (approx. 0.7 miles away); Church of the Visitation (approx. 0.7

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miles away); St. Mary's Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Westphalia Little School (approx. ¾ mile away); Barclay Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas (RVOS) (approx. 3.2 miles away); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Live Oak Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

2. Frank and Julia Bockholt Home Marker

The view of the marker and house from the road.

Frank and Julia Bockholt Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

3. Frank and Julia Bockholt Home

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.