Dr. Will Coleman, Sr.
A native Texan, Will Coleman (1882-1953) grew up caring for livestock on the Robert Witherspoon Ranch in Chatfield (12 miles northeast). His family moved to Corsicana in 1899; in 1911, Coleman graduated from the McGills University School of Veterinary Science in Montreal, Canada, and received his license to practice in Texas nine years later. By 1925, he had established his own veterinary clinic in Corsicana. One of the first black veterinarians in the area, Dr. Will Coleman lived at this site with his wife, Mattie, and their 12 children. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
32.0948° N, 96.4551° W
Where to Find It
northwest corner of South Third and East Eighth Streets, Corsicana
Nearby Markers
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- 0.4 mi NW American Well & Prospecting Company Corsicana
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