Heritage in San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joseph W. Earnest Home
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. Joseph W. Earnest Home Marker
Inscription.
Joseph W. Earnest Home. . A native of Tennessee, Joseph W. Earnest (1844-1920) migrated to Hays County with his parents in 1854. He was a veteran of the Texas Rangers and Confederate Army. A merchant and cattleman, Earnest married Cevilia Cock (1850-1931) in 1870. He hired local builder Charles Sinz (1846-1903) to construct this Victorian residence in 1892. The Earnests' niece Mary Cock (1890-1976) grew up in this house. Later she and her husband Irvin Rylander (1822-1968) became the owners.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
A native of Tennessee, Joseph W. Earnest (1844-1920) migrated to Hays County with his parents in 1854. He was a veteran of the Texas Rangers and Confederate Army. A merchant and cattleman, Earnest married Cevilia Cock (1850-1931) in 1870. He hired local builder Charles Sinz (1846-1903) to construct this Victorian residence in 1892. The Earnests' niece Mary Cock (1890-1976) grew up in this house. Later she and her husband Irvin Rylander (1822-1968) became the owners.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10263.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 52.738′ N, 97° 57.077′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. Marker is at the intersection of Belvin Street and Travis Street, on the left when traveling west on Belvin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 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. John F. McGehee Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Kone-Yarbrough House (within shouting distance
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 47 times since then and 15 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.
