Marker Inscription
This home was constructed in 1898 for Robert and Rachel Emma (King) Smith. Rachel was the daughter of John R. King, an early Texas military and political leader. His descendants have owned the home since its construction, except for the years 1911-14. Wade Lorenz (1896-1930), a former Texas Ranger who later lived here, was a Stockdale businessman and rancher. The home is a variation of the I-house plan and features decorative woodwork on the porches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984 Incise on base: Dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Bernice King Lorenz Bird
About this site
King-Lorenz House is a historical marker in Stockdale, Wilson County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2348, -97.9621 near Stockdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Stockdale (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Stockdale, Governor F.S., Town named for, Christ United Methodist Church, and Stockdale Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5493002953. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
