Marker Inscription
Brownwood businessman and civic leader J. A. Walker (d. 1944) built this home in 1901. A prominent Texas Baptist, he was an early benefactor to Howard Payne University. The Colonial Revival styling of the Walker home reflects his status as a leader in the community. Outstanding features include the ornate portico, wide wraparound veranda and intricate ornamentation. The house remained in the Walker family for over 75 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982 Incising on base: Restored in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barnes
About this site
Walker, J. A., House is a historical marker in Brownwood, Brown County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 54 historical markers documented in Brown County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7203, -98.9845 near Brownwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rogers, R. B., House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. John's Episcopal Church, St. John's Episcopal Church, and Howard Payne University.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5049002668. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
