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George Thomas McGehee House

San Marcos, Hays County

Marker Text

Among the first settlers in the San Marcos area, George Thomas McGehee (1836-1926) moved here with his parents, Minerva (Hunt) and Thomas Gilmer McGehee, in 1846. He fought in the Civil War with Terry's Texas Rangers and served 3 terms in the State Legislature, 1887-91 and 1893-94. In 1895 he and his wife, Sarah Cherokee Woods McGehee (1849-1928), built this turreted Victorian residence. In 1949 it was bought and restored by Homer M. (1897-1972) and Vola Thompson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975

Marker Details

Address 727 Belvin St.
Location Description
Marker # 10295
Dedicated 1975
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code houses, residential buildings; state official; Victorian (architectural term); pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.880135, -97.949311

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