Roma in Starr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Manuel Guerra Store
German architect Heinrich Portscheller (1840-1915) built this modified classic-revival structure for Manuel Guerra (1856-1915) in 1884. Early local example of sand-struck, hand-cast brick construction. Once used as residence and store, it remains in Guerra family.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3200.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 26° 24.368′ N, 99° 1.092′ W. Marker is in Roma, Texas, in Starr County. It is at the intersection of West Convent Avenue and Portscheller Street, on the right when traveling west on West Convent Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma TX 78584, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Heinrich Portscheller (a few steps from this marker); National Historic Landmark District / The Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Hospital, 1853 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Chapel in Roma (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mier Expedition (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
