Encampment in Carbon County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

The Willis House

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

1. The Willis House Marker

Inscription. Construction of this cement block house was started by Jerry & Lydia Willis. It was designed to be a deluxe house of prostitution. In 1916 they were invited to leave town before the building was completed. It was 1931 before the house was purchased and finished by C. D. Terwilliger. After completion it became a boarding house for school teachers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 41° 12.497′ N, 106° 47.68′ W. Marker is in Encampment, Wyoming, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of Winchell Avenue and 6th Street (Wyoming Route 70), on the right when traveling north on Winchell Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 Winchell Ave, Encampment WY 82325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Westward Expansion Trails Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: E & H Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Encampment, Wyoming (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Sierra Madre Range (approx. 10.4 miles away).

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

2. The Willis House & Marker

The Willis House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

3. The Willis House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.