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Rothe-Rowe Ranch House

D'Hanis, Medina County

Marker Text

On land bordering Fort Lincoln (garrisoned by U.S. Army, 1849-53) and Woll Road (travel artery, 1840s-80s), owned after 1860 by Fritz Rothe and brothers. Louis Rothe (1843-1921) built this native stone house in 1882. Successive owners have had noted guests, including Gen. Jonathan Wainright, U.S.A. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Marker Details

Address FM 1796
Location Description On private property off FM 1796
Marker # 4359
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.371592, -99.286018

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