Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Applewhite House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
1. Applewhite House Marker
Built 1852 by minister, lawyer and teacher, Isaac Applewhite, whose hobby was carpentry. Hand-hewn native cedar construction. Typical Victorian architecture. Builder also operated a steam saw mill and grist mill with F. J. Cooke.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8289.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 30° 8.581′ N, 96° 15.157′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Chestnut Street (Farm to Market Road 2447), on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5081 Church St, Chappell Hill TX 77426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: John Sterling Smith House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Site of Chappell Hill College (about 700 feet away); Chappell Hill Female College Bell (about 800 feet away); Julius Yanch Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jacob Haller House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chappell Hill.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
2. Applewhite House and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
