Townsend-Wilkins House

The Townsend-Wilkins House is a historic residence located in Victoria, Texas. It was home to physician G. R. Townsend, who practiced medicine in Texas and was prominent within the Black community before relocating to Los Angeles, California.

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Type: Building
Description: house at 106 N. Navarro St. Victoria, Texas
Also known as: “Dr. John H. Townsend House”
Address: Victoria, TX

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include O’Connor–Proctor Building and Evergreen Cemetery.

O’Connor–Proctor Building

Building

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The O'Connor–Proctor Building on N. Main in Victoria, Texas was built in 1895 at cost of $7,721. It was designed by architect Paul Helwig and its exterior is "St. O’Connor–Proctor Building is situated 1,700 feet northwest of Townsend-Wilkins House.

Evergreen Cemetery

Cemetery

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Evergreen Cemetery is situated 1 mile northwest of Townsend-Wilkins House.

Victoria College

College

Victoria College is a public community college in Victoria, Texas. The college first began classes in the Patti Welder High School on February 4, 1925. Victoria College is situated 1½ miles northeast of Townsend-Wilkins House.