Heritage in San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
O.T. Brown Home
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. O.T. Brown Home Marker
Inscription.
O.T. Brown Home. . Built in 1878, this residence was purchased in 1882 by Georgia native O.T. Brown (1836-1916) and his wife Elizabeth (Belvin) (b. 1854), the daughter of a prominent local Methodist minister and educator, the Rev. R.H. Belvin. Brown, a Civil War veteran and a former prisoner of war, became a successful San Marcos attorney and civic leader. The Brown home, which remained in the family estate until 1967, features Victorian styling with intricate gingerbread detailing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
Built in 1878, this residence was purchased in 1882 by Georgia native O.T. Brown (1836-1916) and his wife Elizabeth (Belvin) (b. 1854), the daughter of a prominent local Methodist minister and educator, the Rev. R.H. Belvin. Brown, a Civil War veteran and a former prisoner of war, became a successful San Marcos attorney and civic leader. The Brown home, which remained in the family estate until 1967, features Victorian styling with intricate gingerbread detailing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10239.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 52.835′ N, 97° 57.004′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. Marker is on Belvin Street, 0.1 miles west of Scott Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 716 Belvin Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 44 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
