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F. Xavier Schmidt House

Castroville, Medina County

Marker Text

Built about 1870 by German artisan who constructed many houses in area. Cypress logs were floated down the Medina River, adzed lengthwise for attic timbers. Has 22-inch walls of limestone quarried nearby; hand-carved stone fireplace; outside kitchen, unique stairway landing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Corner of Lisbon and Naples, Castroville.
Marker # 1523
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 12" x 16" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 29.350986, -98.878633

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