Wimberley in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Winters-Wimberley House
The Winters family eventually settled in Hays County. William and Lavinia arrived between 1853 and 1855 and he built a mill on Cypress Creek in 1856. The mill became the economic hub of the village, which took on the name Winters' Mill. William built a homestead on this site in 1857-1858. From here he could survey his sawmill and gristmill with its power source, Cypress Creek. One of the first stone houses in the area, the Winters house boasted 18-inch thick limestone walls.
After William's death, his daughter Nancy and her husband John Cude took over the mill and the village became known as Cude's Mill. They sold the mill and family home to Pleasant and Amanda Wimberley in 1874. With their son Zachary, the Wimberleys expanded their business to include the production of flour and sorghum molasses as well as a cotton gin. The village name soon changed to Wimberley's Mill, later Wimberley. Zachary Wimberley's son-in-law, John Will Pyland, lived in the homestead and kept the mill in business until 1925.
The evolution of the house, with its various alterations and additions, reflects the changing needs of the families who occupied it. A village landmark for generations, the Winters-Wimberley House remained with Wimberley family descendants until the 1990s.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12006.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 29° 59.88′ N, 98° 5.928′ W. Marker is in Wimberley, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of Ranch Road 12 and River Road, on the right when traveling west on Ranch Road 12. The marker is located in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley TX 78676, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wimberley Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); James C. Lane House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John R. Dobie House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Century-Old Wimberley Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Jacobs Well Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Jacob's Well Natural Area (approx. 3.1 miles away); Jacob's Well (approx. 3.1 miles away); First Christian Church of San Marcos (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wimberley.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.