Historical Markers in Texas

Wells Home

History·Gonzales County·Texas

Federal period ranch home of 15 rooms. Built in 1885 of long leaf pine lumber brought by Gulf steamers from Florida. Hauled from Indianola by oxcarts. Furnished in Guadalupe River valley walnut pieces hand-crafted in Republic of Texas. Home since 1889 of the James B. Wells family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

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29.4986, -97.4448

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