Castroville in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

F. Xavier Schmidt House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

1. F. Xavier Schmidt House Marker

Inscription. 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

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1523.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 29° 21.077′ N, 98° 52.626′ W. Marker is in Castroville, Texas, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of Lisbon Street and Naples Street, on the left when traveling west on Lisbon Street. The marker is located on the front porch of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714 Lisbon Street, Castroville TX 78009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moye (approx. ¼ mile away); Dubuis House (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Louis Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landmark Inn Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vance Hotel and Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henri Castro (approx. 0.3 miles away); Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Louis Day (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castroville.

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Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

2. The F. Xavier Schmidt House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.