Stockdale in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
King-Lorenz House
Photographed by Dave W, March 24, 2022
1. King-Lorenz House Marker
This home was constructed in 1898 for Robert and Rachel Emma (King) Smith. Rachel was the daughter of John R. King, an early Texas military and political leader. His descendants have owned the home since its construction, except for the years 1911-14. Wade Lorenz (1896-1930), a former Texas Ranger who later lived here, was a Stockdale businessman and rancher. The home is a variation of the I-house plan and features decorative woodwork on the porches.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2953.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 29° 13.999′ N, 97° 57.7′ W. Marker is in Stockdale, Texas, in Wilson County. It is on South 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 S 7th St, Stockdale TX 78160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The First Baptist Church of Stockdale (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ella Ware, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Named for Governor F.S. Stockdale (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockdale Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Reagen Baker (approx. half a mile away); Sutherland Springs School Site
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Photographed by Dave W, March 24, 2022
2. King-Lorenz House Marker
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