Pybus-Koerber House

In 1915, builder Joseph Pybus erected this home, designed by C.F. Emmons. James L. and Ina Mae (Perryman) Koerber bought it from the Pybus family in 1924. Owner of the Palacios Garage and Auto Co., J.L. also served as mayor, 1948-52. Other business interests included a canning operation and travel court on this site. The travel court, along with rooms in the house, provided space for military personnel and families from Camp Hulen. The bungalow cottage features a pyramidal roof, central hipped dormer, three-bay porch and textured concrete blocks with oyster shell aggregate. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

Pybus-Koerber House is a historical marker in Palacios, Matagorda County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Matagorda County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 114 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.7017, -96.2126 near Palacios. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Palacios (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. John's Episcopal Church, Texas Baptist Encampment Grounds, and Luther Hotel.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5321013244. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.