The Argyle

Built 1859 by Charles Anderson as headquarters for a 1400-acre house ranch. Leaving San Antonio on Civil War's eve, Anderson sold to poet Hiram McLane who lived here 30 years. In 1890 at Alamo Heights' creation, a subdivider named the mansion for his native Argyllshire, Scotland. The O'Grady family, formerly of Boerne, bought the Argyle in 1893, making it famous for hospitality and food. The classic "Argyle Cook Book" was published in 1940. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

The Argyle is a historical marker in Alamo Heights, Bexar County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4756, -98.4717 near Alamo Heights. The nearest cataloged historic site is Light House (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Trolley Stop in Alamo Heights, University of the Incarnate Word Administration Building, and Incarnate Word College.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029000197. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.