Welcome William Chandler
Credited with being the first permanent settler and first farmer in Brown County, Welcome William Chandler (1813-1870) arrived in 1856 with his wife Sarah, their children and several slaves. Their log cabin was a gathering place for other area pioneers and was the site of the county's original post office and store. Chandler served as Brown County judge from 1858 to 1860 and as postmaster for 7 years, although his daughter Jane in fact ran the post office. About 1868 Chandler moved north of Brownwood to a site which has remained in the family for over 100 years. (1983)
31.7235° N, 98.9811° W
Where to Find It
Brown County Museum of History, S entrance facing N. Broadway St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Brown County Jail Brownwood
- <0.1 mi N Lovell-Dobbs House Brownwood
- 0.1 mi SE Greenleaf Fisk Brownwood
- 0.1 mi S Coggin and Parks Building Brownwood
- 0.1 mi SE Camp Collier, C.S.A. Brownwood
- 0.1 mi SE Courthouses of Brown County Brownwood