Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

J.W. and Ruth Baines House

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. J.W. and Ruth Baines House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Joseph W. and Ruth (Huffman) Baines, maternal grandparents of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, built their home here in 1904, following Joseph's service in the Civil War and a career as a journalist, Texas Secretary of State, legislator and attorney. The couple used prefabricated cement blocks, made locally by Hugo and Henry Basse, and known as Basse Blocks, on the exterior of the home. Other features include a gabled dormer with paired windows above the entryway, jigsawn fretwork and turned columns. The widowed Ruth sold the home in 1907, the same year daughter Rebekah wed Sam Johnson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12975.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 30° 16.816′ N, 98° 52.123′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of West College Street and North Crockett Street, on the right when traveling

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west on West College Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West College Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riley-Enderlin House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Cordes House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bethany Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Felix Van Der Stucken Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Adolph Gold House (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Lasting Friendship (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Michael W. Hagee (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The J.W. and Ruth Baines House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The J.W. and Ruth Baines House and Marker

The view of the J.W. and Ruth Baines House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The view of the J.W. and Ruth Baines House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.