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William Green House

Shiner, Lavaca County

Marker Text

William Green and wife India, pioneers from Kentucky, bought this land and erected a house here in 1853. Style is typical of era, with central "dog trot" hall dividing two main rooms. William Green, Jr., and wife Julia, who lived here 8 years, ran the Winnton post office and a general store. From 1869 to 1889 the store was a social center for this rural area. Property is now used as camp by Boy Scouts of America. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1970

Marker Details

Address US 90A, across from city hall
Location Description Highway 90A, Shiner (across from City Hall)
Marker # 5828
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code cabins, log houses; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 29.431244, -97.174347

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