Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major William Edward Howth
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
1. Major William Edward Howth Marker
Participated in the capture of San Antonio, 1835 and was a major in the Army of Texas, 1836; born in New York City Jan. 14, 1810; died Nov. 1, 1859.
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 8355.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1810.
Location. 30° 9.225′ N, 96° 15.655′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. It is on Old Chappell Hill Road 0.7 miles north of Farm to Market Road 2447. Located in Masonic Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2539 Hwy 105, 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 of the Confederate
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cedar Creek Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jones E. Heard (within shouting distance of this marker); Permelia Haynie Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jacob Haller House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Julius Yanch Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chappell Hill.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 15, 2026
2. Major William Edward Howth 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 10 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.
