Heritage in San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kone-Yarbrough House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

1. Kone-Yarbrough House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian residence with its unusual central chimney was erected in 1886 for the growing family of Sam R. Kone, Jr. (1855-1941), a successful merchant, active Mason, and member of the San Marcos City Council, 1914-15. His wife Laura (Smith) (1859-1937) taught art at Coronal Institute before her marriage. Educator Florence Kone (1883-1971), one of six Kone children, lived here 80 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Yarbrough, Jr., also owned, occupied, and preserved the home.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10287.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 29° 52.724′ N, 97° 57.099′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. It is at the intersection of Belvin Street and Travis Street, on the right when traveling west on Belvin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 Belvin Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

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and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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); Joseph W. Earnest Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Gates & Lillian Johnson Thomas House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Henry Talmadge Home (about 500 feet away); Robert Hixon Belvin Home (about 700 feet away); J. H. and Abbie Barbee House (about 700 feet away); George Thomas McGehee House (about 700 feet away); Belvin Street Historic District (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Kone-Yarbrough House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

2. Kone-Yarbrough House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.