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Lowell Smith Home

Rio Vista, Johnson County

Marker Text

Of pine and poplar lumber and other materials from an 1850 house acquired by John Wesley Smith, Civil War veteran and banker who came to Johnson County in 1868. Built this home 1887. Used square iron nails. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address FM 916
Location Description Off FM 916 on private property
Marker # 3077
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 14" x 9" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.230426, -97.400678

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