Marker Inscription
Native Texan Frank Kell (1859-1941), in partnership with his brother in law Joseph A. Kemp, became a prominent area businessman and civic leader. His developments in the grain business, banking, real estate, and railroad construction helped make Wichita Falls the economic center of the region. In 1909 he had this classical revival house built for his family. Designed by the firm of Jones and Orlopp, it was owned by descendants of Frank Kell for over 70 years. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.)
About this site
Kell, Frank Home is a historical marker in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wichita County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.9096, -98.4966 near Wichita Falls. The nearest cataloged historic site is Anderson House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls, Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, and Kell, Frank, House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5485002049. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
