J. H. and Abbie Barbee House
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 52.634 W 097° 57.183
14R E 601102 N 3305641
Medallion & plaque posted on the home just to the left of the entrance.
Waymark Code: WM16376
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2022
Views: 1
Plaque gives the history of the builders of this lovely home.
Marker Number: 18012
Marker Text:
John Howard Barbee was born in Stringtown, a stretch of farms outside San Marcos, in 1854. Barbee was a businessman, rancher, builder, developer and was a founder in the Farmers Union Gin Co. His wife, Abbie, was an accomplished singer. In 1906, Barbee moved to San Marcos and built this house for his wife. It later passed through many families who had an impact on commerce and educational institutions in San Marcos. The house is of the 20th century classical revival style with Doric columns and a prominent pediment with dentil courses. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014 Marker is the property of the State of Texas
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