Historical MarkerFilippone Building
Brackettville · Kinney County · Dedicated 2001 · THC Atlas #5271012735
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Marker Inscription
Italian stonemasons Giovanni B. Filippone (1845-1917) and Giovanni Cassinelli purchased property here in 1883-85 and in 1885 built the six-sided portion of this limestone block building. Filippone became sole owner in 1887 and operated a general store on the first floor, while his family lived on the second floor. The five-sided, one-story section was added early in the 20th century. Abandoned by the 1940s, the Filippone Building underwent rehabilitation in the 1990s and now stands as an important reminder of Brackettville's commercial heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
About this site
Filippone Building is a historical marker in Brackettville, Kinney County, dedicated in 2001. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Kinney County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 35 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3143, -100.4181 near Brackettville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Catholic Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Las Moras Masonic Lodge Building, Ross Home, and Kinney County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5271012735. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
