Marker Inscription
Will Campbell, who constructed many early homes in Temple, built this residence in 1912 for C.L. Walker (1881-1940) and his wife Daisy (1884-1969). Since 1945 it has been owned by their son C.L. ("Chick") Walker, Jr., and his wife Iladene, who raised their three children here. The elder Walker served as mayor of Temple from 1922 to 1924 and his son was mayor from 1950 to 1952. Both were also City Commissioners and both operated a cotton oil mill. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
About this site
Walker, C.L. is a historical marker in Temple, Bell County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.1093, -97.3389 near Temple. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fletcher, Omar L. (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fletcher, James A., City Federation of Women's Clubs, and Dr. John S. and Mary McCelvey House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027006491. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
