La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Caile House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

1. The Caile House Marker

Inscription. This caliche block home was built by Robert Caile (d.1879) soon after he purchased the property in 1857. Caile, who came to Texas from England, later enlarged the residence with an addition during the post Civil War period. A part of the 1812 Spanish Land Grant to Dolores Alderete, the site remained in the Caile family until 1894 when it was purchased as rental property by Jacob Hotz, a farmer. After his death in 1928, relatives owned the house until the 1940s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1966 2nd Plaque
Carol Lee Klose, Gary Mark Klose, and Randall Mark Klose purchased the Aldrete and Caile houses in 1977. Archeological investigations by UTSA.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 622.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 29° 25.244′ N, 98° 29.322′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is on East Nueva Street 0.1 miles west of South Alamo Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the front wall of the building at the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 East Nueva Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dolores Alderete House (a few steps from this marker); The Fairmount Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Cirilus Gissi House (within shouting distance of this marker); 101 King Philip V Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The German-English School Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Maury Maverick Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. There is a second replacement marker at the site on the wall of the building (left side).

Duplicate marker of the text of The Caile House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

2. Duplicate marker of the text of The Caile House

This appears to be part of the original marker that has been replaced with a new THC marker.

The Caile House and Marker (between the front doors) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

3. The Caile House and Marker (between the front doors)

The partial duplicate marker is at the far left side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.