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Hix Ranch House, 1870

Medina, Bandera County

Marker Text

Built for Fabian L. Hicks, a county official and Texas Ranger who styled it after his family home in North Carolina. Building is stone and cypress wood off ranch. Hardware came by ox wagon from San Antonio. This replaced log cabin family occupied in 1855. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address Peaceful Valley Dr.
Location Description Off Peaceful Valley Dr. on private property
Marker # 2500
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.785046, -99.16891

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