Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Matt and Rebecca Smith House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 5, 2022
1. Matt and Rebecca Smith House Marker
John Madison "Matt" and Rebecca Wells Smith built this Queen Anne cottage circa 1902. Matt (1858-1936) moved to Burnet County, Texas as a young boy, and in 1891, he wed Rebecca (d. 1945). He served as a deputy sheriff before the couple moved to Lampasas in 1896. Here, they operated the Lampasas Hotel, a restaurant and saloon. Matt continued to work as a deputy sheriff and also as a deputy U.S. Marshal, and Rebecca was active socially and served on the Oak Hill Cemetery committee. Design features on the house include scrolled brackets and a hipped roof with cross gables.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13606.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement.
Location. 31° 3.79′ N, 98° 10.82′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is on East 5th Street east of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 E 5th St, Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Hart House
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 5, 2022
2. Matt and Rebecca Smith House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
