| Marker Number |
8312 |
| Atlas Number |
5477008312 |
| Marker Title |
W. W. Browning House |
| Index Entry |
Browning, William Westcoat |
| Address |
|
| City |
Chappell Hill |
| County |
Washington |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
764965 |
| UTM Northing |
3335907 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; plantations |
| Marker Year |
1983 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
1/2 mile S of US 290 via private drive, Chappell Hill. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
A native of South Carolina, William Westcoat Browning (1808-1871) moved to Texas in the 1850s with his wife, Elizabeth (Gilmer), and their children. This Greek Revival plantation home was built for them in 1856-58. The house is a fine example of the architectural style brought by early Texas planters from their former homes in the southern states. Outstanding features include the false graining on the interior woodwork, the widow's walk, and the two-story porches. |
