Marker Inscription
Originally house of merchant Henry Ash; built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W. W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Charles Dunbar was architect in 1897 for ornate renovations, and Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921. Andrew L. Bowers (1852-1926), an International & Great Northern Railroad official, president of Palestine Salt & Coal Co., banker, mayor for 20 years, was active in Anderson County oil discoveries. Four sons, two daughters grew up here; family owned place 72 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
About this site
The Bowers Mansion is a historical marker in Palestine, Anderson County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 115 historical markers documented in Anderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 229 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7600, -95.6326 near Palestine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gregg, Alexander W., Home of Congressman and Mrs. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Palestine, Site of Palestine Service Men's Club, World War II, and Robinson Bank Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5001008739. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
