Mobeetie in Wheeler County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Frank Willis, Sr.

(January 23, 1842 – August 5, 1894)

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016

1. Frank Willis, Sr. Marker

Inscription. First judge of the 35th District, then comprising entire Panhandle. Born in Indiana, he came to Texas in search of new horizons.

As judge, from 1881 to 1890, his honesty, keen wit, and ample figure inspired many anecdotes. His two sons, Newton and Frank, Jr., also became judges.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2050.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 35° 30.619′ N, 100° 26.552′ W. Marker is in Mobeetie, Texas, in Wheeler County. It can be reached from Dickerson Street half a mile south of Texas Highway 152, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at flagpole in front of old jail in Old Mobeetie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mobeetie TX 79061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple Lea Houston (here, next to this marker); Captain G. W. Arrington (here, next to this marker); Emanuel Dubbs (here, next to this marker); Fort Elliot Flagpole (here, next to this marker); Old Wheeler County Jail, 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Mobeetie (approx. half a mile away); Mobeetie Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Fort Elliott (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobeetie.

Frank Willis, Sr. Marker <i>on the right</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016

2. Frank Willis, Sr. Marker on the right

Temple Lea Houston Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.