Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jacob Haller House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
1. Jacob Haller House Marker
Victorian architecture, with fine wood details. Hand-hewn local cedar was used in framing. Clapboard siding is of cypress. Built 1853 by Chappell Hill's first Postmaster; later the home of "country doctor" W. R. Campbell.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8345.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 8.648′ N, 96° 15.447′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. It is on N. Main Street (Farm to Market Road 1155) 0.1 miles north of Chesnut (Farm to Market Road 2447), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4922 Main 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 Texas, one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Julius Yanch Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Permelia Haynie Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Rock Store (about 800 feet away); John Sterling Smith House (approx. ¼ mile away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Applewhite House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Methodist Church (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. Jacob Haller 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 8 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.
