Marker Inscription
Local cotton buyer Julius W. Karbach (1869-1943) had this two-story residence constructed in 1911. Built by Louis Neeb, it features characteristics of the Victorian and classical revival styles. In 1924 the house was purchased by Martin Owen Flowers (1874-1944), a former Lockhart city attorney. Later elected Caldwell County judge, he also served one term as secretary of state (1939-41) during the administration of Governor W. Lee O'Daniel. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 Incise in base: Restored by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hanna, 1978
About this site
Karbach-Flowers Home is a historical marker in Lockhart, Caldwell County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in Caldwell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 90 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8794, -97.6732 near Lockhart. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cardwell Home (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Smythe, Dr. D. Port, Dr. Eugene Clark Library, and Plum Creek, Battle of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5055009779. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
