Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Julius Yanch Home
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
1. Julius Yanch Home Marker
Prime example of pioneer Texas architecture. Built for Yanch in 1854 by M. P. Munyan, contractor for many early Chappell Hill structures. Cedar construction with tongue and groove flooring; chimney, underground cistern of native limestone.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8409.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 30° 8.646′ N, 96° 15.423′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. It is on N. Main St (Farm to Market Road 1155) 0.1 miles north of Chesnut Street (Farm to Market Road 2447), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4925 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacob Haller House (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 700 feet away); John Sterling Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Applewhite House (approx. ¼ mile 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. Julius Yanch Home 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.
