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John R. Dobie House

Wimberley, Hays County

Marker Text

Constructed about 1892 for Charles and Susannah Cock, this house was purchased by John R. and Martha Dobie in 1899. A native of Scotland, Dobie (1849-1924) was a farmer, rancher, and Hays County commissioner in 1897-98. A fine example of vernacular house types, the John R. Dobie house features a central hall plan, board-and-batten construction, and classical detailing. It remained in the Dobie family until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Marker Details

Address
Location Description approx. 150 yds. north of town square on Old Kyle Rd.
Marker # 10257
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code county official; houses, residential buildings; vernacular (Architectural term)
Latitude, Longitude 29.996967, -98.093659

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