Heritage in San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Hixon Belvin Home
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. Robert Hixon Belvin Home Marker
Inscription.
Robert Hixon Belvin Home. . A portion of this structure was built about 1859 as one of the first schools in San Marcos. The Rev. Robert H. Belvin, president (1870-75) of Coronal Institute, a Methodist school, converted it into a home for his family in 1875. the Rev. J.W. Vest, 1890-1901 owner, enlarged the house. Bought in 1903 by Prof. J.S. Brown, of the first faculty of Southwest Texas State University. The house was restored in 1974 by Larry and Diana Murphree.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1981
A portion of this structure was built about 1859 as one of the first schools in San Marcos. The Rev. Robert H. Belvin, president (1870-75) of Coronal Institute, a Methodist school, converted it into a home for his family in 1875. the Rev. J.W. Vest, 1890-1901 owner, enlarged the house. Bought in 1903 by Prof. J.S. Brown, of the first faculty of Southwest Texas State University. The house was restored in 1974 by Larry and Diana Murphree.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1981
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10236.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 52.815′ N, 97° 57.029′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. Marker is at the intersection of Belvin Street and North Endicott Street, on the right when traveling west on Belvin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 Belvin Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Thomas McGehee House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Henry Talmadge Home (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
