William A. Wills
N 32° 41.968 W 095° 59.500
15S E 219534 N 3621928
Texas Historical Marker noting the civic career of William A. Wills, from whom the city of Wills Point ultimately took its name.
Waymark Code: WMP4VZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2015
Views: 1
This is one of three markers on the side of the road near the intersection of TX 64 and CR 3415 (Houston Street).
Marker Number: 12571
Marker Text:
Tennessee native William A. Wills (1804-1864) moved to Texas with his wife, Mary Ann "Polly" (Phillips), and their children in 1847 and settled on the Dallas-Shreveport Road in what became Van Zandt County. They hosted many travelers in their home. In 1850, Wills served the county as tax assessor-collector and later held other public offices, including road overseer and Van Zandt County commissioner. As early as 1855, references in commissioners court minutes referred to the area surrounding his property as "Wills Point." When the town was laid out along the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1873, it became known by the same name. Wills is buried in the White Rose Cemetery. (2001)
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