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

Old Cock Home

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

1. Old Cock Home Marker

Inscription. Erected 1867 by Chas. S.
Cock (1819-1897), farmer and
city mayor (1881-1883). Home
is built of limestone,
elm, pine, and cedar.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968 2nd Plaque
Entered in
The National Register
of Historic Places
1973 3rd Plaque
Landmarks Award
Restoration 1976
Charles S. Cock Home
Presented December 1979 by
the Heritage Association
of San Marcos

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10252.)

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

Location. 29° 53.005′ N, 97° 56.236′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of East Hopkins Street (State Highway 80) and N C M Allen Parkway, on the right when traveling east on East Hopkins Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door on the wall of the house. 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. The Charles S. Cock House Museum (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War Camp at San Marcos

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(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 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fish Hatchery Office Building (about 600 feet away); Site of Hays County's First Public Building (about 600 feet away); In Commemoration of the Tonkawa and Chief Placido ("Ha-shu-ka-na") (about 600 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 Old Cock Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The Old Cock Home and Marker

The view of the Old Cock Home and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The view of the Old Cock Home and Marker from the sidewalk

The view of the Old Cock Home from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 10, 2022

4. The view of the Old Cock Home from across the street

The Old Cock Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022

5. The Old Cock Home

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.