Kell House Museum

The Kell House Museum is a 1909 neoclassical home built by Frank Kell, one of the founding businessmen of Wichita Falls, Texas, on a hillside overlooking the developing town. Designed by the architectural firm Jones and Orlopp, the residence is distinguished by its white columns, white railings, and red brick walls. Kell and his wife, Lula Kemp Kell, raised seven children in the home, and their daughter Willie May lived there until 1980, when the Wichita County Heritage Society acquired and restored the property. Today the Wichita County Heritage Society operates the Kell House Museum as a historic house museum and event venue in downtown Wichita Falls, showcasing original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts, and historic costumes alongside its architecture. The venue hosts private events, weddings, and photo shoots, with staff coordinators assisting with planning while maintaining the preservation standards required for use of the historic building.