Marker Inscription
Built in 1889 by John Francis McGehee (1838-1922), a veteran of Hood's Brigade in Civil War. The house, constructed of pine hauled from Bastrop, cypress siding, and handmade brick, is of 19th century Eastlake architectural style. Since McGehee sold the property in 1906, it has had several owners. Dr. J. R. Morton, whose wife, Frances M. Morton, was San Marcos' poet laureate, lived here 1920-51. The George N. Martindales have owned the house since 1955. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
About this site
McGehee, John F. is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 124 historical markers documented in Hays County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8791, -97.9516 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Joseph W. Earnest Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Kone-Yarbrough House, Alexander Gates & Lillian Johnson Thomas House, and Talmadge, George Henry.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010296. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
