Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2022

1. James House Marker

Inscription. This two-story limestone house is believed to have been built about 1880 by Ives Brown for Ichabod and Alice Kingsbury. In 1925 it was purchased by Maria (Williams) James (1859-1940), daughter-in-law of John James, the pioneer surveyor and early community leader who platted the town of Boerne in 1852. Named "Puccoon" by Maria for her ancestral home in Hanover County, Virginia, the residence remained in her family following her death. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2726.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 29° 47.029′ N, 98° 43.696′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It is on Oak Park Drive 0.1 miles east of South Main Street (State Highway 46), on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Oak Park Drive, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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 walking distance of this marker: US Army Private First Class Milton A. Lee (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); US Army Spc. James M. Kiehl (about 700 feet away); Veterans Plaza Vietnam War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Veterans Plaza World War II Memorial (about 800 feet away); Veterans Plaza Korean War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Veterans Plaza World War I Memorial (about 800 feet away); US Air Force Captain Mark "Tyler" Voss (about 800 feet away); History of Veterans Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

The view of the James House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2022

2. The view of the James House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.