First fine house in area. Built in 1880 by George P. Cleveland, a sheep rancher. Structure, of native stone and lumber hauled from Fort Worth by ox-wagon, has two-foot walls. Second owner was Englishman Billy Anson, son of the Earl of Litchfield. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Cleveland-Anson House
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Cleveland-Anson House is a historical marker in Valera, Coleman County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coleman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 50 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7562, -99.5633 near Valera. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Valera (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pauley, Richard A., Valera Cemetery, and Valera.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5083000918. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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