Spettel Riverside House

John B. Spettel, Jr. (1853-1909), through partnerships with Jacob Koenig, his brother Joseph Spettel and his brother-in-law Louis Schorp, became a successful area cattleman. By 1881 he and his bride Theresa Leibold (1854-1941) were living in this home a mile south of Mitchell's Crossing on the Medina River, now under the waters of Medina Lake. Featuring elaborate ornamentation, the Spettel Riverside House became a popular stop for travelers on the road between Castroville and Bandera. Following completion of the Medina Dam in 1912, it was moved to this site. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Spettel Riverside House is a historical marker in Lakehills, Bandera County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Bandera County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.5980, -98.9657 near Lakehills. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pipe Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 7.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Mills of Bandera, Jureczki House, and Bandera County Courthouse Library.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5019005008. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.