Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Sterling Smith House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026

1. John Sterling Smith House Marker

Inscription.
Originally built in 1855 as a one-story dog-trot structure, this house was purchased in 1873 by John Sterling and Claytonia Smith. Their son, John Sterling Smith, Jr., a community leader, businessman, and cotton farmer, had the home remodeled to its current Queen Anne style appearance in 1910. It is the last remaining house of its style in Chappell Hill. Its features include an octagonal tower, second floor gables and dormers, and a curvilinear porch. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8397.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 30° 8.588′ N, 96° 15.221′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street (Farm to Market Road 2447) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9200 Chestnut St, Chappell Hill TX 77426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

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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 of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Applewhite House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Site of Chappell Hill College (about 800 feet away); Chappell Hill Female College Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Julius Yanch Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Haller House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chappell Hill.

John Sterling Smith House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026

2. John Sterling Smith 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 7 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.