Marker Inscription
Ruckman (Nov. 9, 1835 - Jan. 8, 1913), born in Northumberland County, Pa., came to Texas in 1856 to join his older brother Thomas, co-founder of Helena. Landing at Indianola on his 21st birthday, he came here to spend lifetime as farmer, rancher, postmaster, merchant, pioneer banker, leader in Presbyterian church. In Civil War, 1862-65, he was a lieutenant in Confederate Army. Married Lizzie Dickson, 1867. Children were John, Robert, Mary, Thomas, Follmer, Hester, Hugh and Margaret. In 1878 he built this house of Florida cypress. He is buried in Helena Cemetery.
About this site
Ruckman, John, Home of is a historical marker in Helena, Karnes County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Karnes County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.9491, -97.8205 near Helena. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ruckman, John, House (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Helena, Helena Union Church, and Helena Courthouse, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5255002539. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
