Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wolf Brand Chili
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
1. Wolf Brand Chili Marker
First sold on this corner for 5 cents a bowl by 12-year-old Lyman T. Davis from a recipe created by a Mexican range cook.
As Will Rogers said, A Texas bowl of blessedness.
The original Wolf Brand Chili was first sold on this street corner in 1895 in front of what was then the Blue Front Saloon.
Erected by Visit Corsicana. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 32° 5.67′ N, 96° 27.842′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of E 5th Ave and North Beaton Street, on the right when traveling east on E 5th Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 N Beaton St, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hashops Drug Store (here, next to this marker); Bradley Haynie (within shouting distance of this marker); Kent Rogers, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); State National Bank of Corsicana (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Beaton (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Radio Station KAN-D (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herbert Lewis (Hub) Hill (about 300 feet away); The Molloy Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.
More about this marker. The Corsicana Bronze Statue Tour highlights local people, industries, and events through life-size bronze sculptures. Most stops are walkable in historic downtown Corsicana, while several require driving.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
2. Wolf Brand Chili Marker - 2nd plaque
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
3. Wolf Brand Chili Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
4. Wolf Brand Chili Marker
The view of the marker and artwork at the corner of the intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
