The Homesite of Gordon and Margaret Catterall Mills
historical marker
This historical marker designates the homesite of Gordon and Margaret Catterall Mills, located in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Margaret Catterall, originally from Galveston, married Maine native Gordon E. Mills in 1933. The couple then settled in Austin. Gordon Mills became General Manager of Walker's Austex Chili, his father-in-law's company, a leading producer of regional canned goods. During World War II, Gordon secured a U.S. Government contract to produce rations for Allied soldiers. He was a charter member of Austin's Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the city's Better Business Bureau and Humane Society. Both Gordon and Margaret were active in Austin's civic and cultural life, including St. David's Episcopal Church, the Austin Symphony, and the Austin Country Club. The Texas Historical Commission erected this marker in 2004, recognizing their significant contributions to Austin's history.