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

National Register District of Belvin Street

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

1. National Register District of Belvin Street Marker

Inscription. In 1983 three blocks of Belvin Street were placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. The concentration of Victorian and early 20th century architecture was criterion for the listing, the district begins at 715 Belvin and extends to 227 Mitchell Street. The street developed in 1880 as stockmen, farmers, and town leaders built homes to be near Coronal Institute, a renowned pioneer school. (1868-1918).

The majority of the houses within the district were constructed between 1886 and 1908. Significant Victorian architecture is found in those built for: Sam R. Kone, Jr. at 903 Belvin (1886); John Francis McGehee, No. 832 (1889); George Henry Talmadge, No. 802 (1889); Robert Hixon Belvin, No. 730 (1875 and 1890); Ossian T. Brown, No. 716 (1878); Joseph W. Earnest, No. 833 (1892); George Thomas McGehee, No. 727 (1895) and Eliza Pitts Malone, No. 715 (1908). The designation was the result of a preservation survey conducted by the Heritage Association of San Marcos with guidance from the National Register Department of the Texas Historical Commission in 1982-1983.

Erected 1983 by Heritage Association of San Marcos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.

Location.

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29° 52.829′ N, 97° 56.988′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of Belvin Street and Scott Street, on the left when traveling west on Belvin Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 Belvin Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eliza Pitts Malone (a few steps from this marker); Belvin Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); O.T. Brown Home (within shouting distance of this marker); George Thomas McGehee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Hixon Belvin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); George Henry Talmadge Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Gates & Lillian Johnson Thomas House (about 500 feet away); Joseph W. Earnest Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

2. National Register District of Belvin Street Marker

The view of the National Register District of Belvin Street Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

3. The view of the National Register District of Belvin Street Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.