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G. C. and Clara Mick Home, 1909

Boling, Wharton County

Marker Text

Oldest in town founded 1900, on new Wharton-Palacios rail line. Mick, Missouri wheat grower and stock farmer, entered Texas on a "Rice Special," 1903. First home on land was a hurricane victim. Eldest son, A. C. Mick, laid out Iago, was architect this house. Used Cuban carpenters. Mansard roof. Cistern on porch. First electric plant in area. Bell rung only in emergencies. Often a shelter in hurricanes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address FM 1301
Location Description Iago community, off FM 1301 on private property
Marker # 2086
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; women
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.275376, -95.963492

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