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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.
Browning, William Westcoat is a historical marker in Chappell Hill, Washington County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1266, -96.2575 near Chappell Hill. The nearest cataloged historic site is Browning, W. W., House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Chappell Hill, Soule University for Boys, and Lockhart Plantation.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008312. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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