Historical Markers in Texas

F. Xavier Schmidt House

Architecture·Medina County·Texas

Built about 1870 by German artisan who constructed many houses in area. Cypress logs were floated down the Medina River, adzed lengthwise for attic timbers. Has 22-inch walls of limestone quarried nearby; hand-carved stone fireplace; outside kitchen, unique stairway landing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

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29.3510, -98.8786

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