San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Charles S. Cock House Museum

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

1. The Charles S. Cock House Museum Marker

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The Charles S. Cock House Museum. . The Home , Charles Stephen Cock purchased this property on the banks of the San Marcos River in 1867 and promptly built his modest home. The limestone Greek Revival style home has two foot thick walls and is the oldest remaining residential building in San Marcos. The home included multiple rooms to accommodate his family and featured a fireplace in both the parlor and main bedroom. In 1871 Mr. Cock deeded the home to his daughter, Cecilia. She sold it back to her father in 1884 where Charles and his wife lived until his death in 1897., In 1976 the City of San Marcos purchased the restoration project for a group of local ladies who later founded the Heritage Association of San Marcos. It was the first property in town to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an official Texas Historic Landmark. Today it stands as a museum and is under the management of the Heritage Association Guild. , Charles S. Cock and San Marcos , Charles S. Cock was a prominent figure and civic leader in the development of San Marcos. Cock became the second mayor of San Marcos, serving from 1881-1883. He served as County Treasurer, County Commissioner 1865-66, was the County Clerk in 1867 and the Justice of the Peace from 1885-1888. He oversaw the construction of many of the roads in San Marcos and contributed to bringing the railroad to town., The Cock Family , Charles and Susana moved to Texas from Water Valley, Mississippi. After living in Bastrop for a short time, they moved to the San Marcos area. They purchased land near the Blanco River and created a large, productive farm. The Cock family moved into this home with their twin daughters Cecilia and Civilia and their three sons, William, Charles and Louis. Many Cock family members are buried in the San Marcos Cemetery. , The twin daughters were married in a double ceremony in 1870. Cecilia married John A. Montgomery. Civilia married Joseph W. Earnest. , Captions , Left Middle: During the 1976 Restoration , Upper Right: Charles S. Cock and Susana Walker Cock , Lower Right: The Montgomerys and The Earnests , Photos courtesy of the San Marcos Public Library and the Heritage Association , Design work courtesy Abson Tudor

The Home
Charles Stephen Cock purchased this property on the banks of the San Marcos River in 1867 and promptly built his modest home. The limestone Greek Revival style home has two foot thick walls and is the oldest remaining residential building in San Marcos. The home included multiple rooms to accommodate his family and featured a fireplace in both the parlor and main bedroom. In 1871 Mr. Cock deeded the home to his daughter, Cecilia. She sold it back to her father in 1884 where Charles and his wife lived until his death in 1897.

In 1976 the City of San Marcos purchased the restoration project for a group of local ladies who later founded the Heritage Association of San Marcos. It was the first property in town to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an official Texas Historic Landmark. Today it stands as a museum and is under the management of the Heritage Association Guild.

Charles S. Cock and San Marcos
Charles S. Cock was a prominent figure and civic leader in the development of San Marcos. Cock became the second mayor of San Marcos, serving from 1881-1883. He served as County Treasurer, County Commissioner 1865-66, was the County Clerk in 1867 and the Justice of the Peace from 1885-1888. He oversaw the construction of many of the roads in San Marcos and

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contributed to bringing the railroad to town.

The Cock Family
Charles and Susana moved to Texas from Water Valley, Mississippi. After living in Bastrop for a short time, they moved to the San Marcos area. They purchased land near the Blanco River and created a large, productive farm. The Cock family moved into this home with their twin daughters Cecilia and Civilia and their three sons, William, Charles and Louis. Many Cock family members are buried in the San Marcos Cemetery.

The twin daughters were married in a double ceremony in 1870. Cecilia married John A. Montgomery. Civilia married Joseph W. Earnest.

Captions
Left Middle: During the 1976 Restoration
Upper Right: Charles S. Cock and Susana Walker Cock
Lower Right: The Montgomerys and The Earnests

Photos courtesy of the San Marcos Public Library and the Heritage Association
Design work courtesy Abson Tudor

Erected 2001 by The Heritage Association San Marcos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 29° 53.003′ N, 97° 56.23′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of East Hopkins

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Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The Charles S. Cock House Museum and Marker

Street and N C M Allen Parkway, on the right when traveling east on East Hopkins Street. The marker is located on the east side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 East Hopkins Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Cock Home (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War Camp at San Marcos (a few steps from this marker); The Dr. Eli T. Merriman Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of San Marcos (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fish Hatchery Office Building (about 600 feet away); In Commemoration of the Tonkawa and Chief Placido ("Ha-shu-ka-na") (about 600 feet away); Site of Hays County's First Public Building (about 700 feet away); P.T. Talbot & Sons Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

The view of the Charles S. Cock House Museum and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The view of the Charles S. Cock House Museum and Marker from the sidewalk

The Charles S. Cock House and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

4. The Charles S. Cock House and Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.