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William Green and wife India, pioneers from Kentucky, bought this land and erected a house here in 1853. Style is typical of era, with central "dog trot" hall dividing two main rooms. William Green, Jr., and wife Julia, who lived here 8 years, ran the Winnton post office and a general store. From 1869 to 1889 the store was a social center for this rural area. Property is now used as camp by Boy Scouts of America. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1970
Green, William, House is a historical marker in Shiner, Lavaca County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 95 historical markers documented in Lavaca County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4328, -97.1744 near Shiner. The nearest cataloged historic site is Welhausen, Captain Charles (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include United Evangelical Lutheran Dr. Martin Luther Church, Shiner, and Shiner Opera House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5285005828. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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