Heritage in San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Thomas McGehee House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. George Thomas McGehee House Marker
Inscription.
George Thomas McGehee House. . Among the first settlers in the San Marcos area, George Thomas McGehee (1836-1926) moved here with his parents, Minerva (Hunt) and Thomas Gilmer McGehee, in 1846. He fought in the Civil War with Terry's Texas Rangers and served 3 terms in the State Legislature, 1887-91 and 1893-94. In 1895 he and his wife, Sarah Cherokee Woods McGehee (1849-1928), built this turreted Victorian residence. In 1949 it was bought and restored by Homer M. (1897-1972) and Vola Thompson.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
Among the first settlers in the San Marcos area, George Thomas McGehee (1836-1926) moved here with his parents, Minerva (Hunt) and Thomas Gilmer McGehee, in 1846. He fought in the Civil War with Terry's Texas Rangers and served 3 terms in the State Legislature, 1887-91 and 1893-94. In 1895 he and his wife, Sarah Cherokee Woods McGehee (1849-1928), built this turreted Victorian residence. In 1949 it was bought and restored by Homer M. (1897-1972) and Vola Thompson.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10295.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 52.804′ N, 97° 57.007′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. Marker is on Belvin Street, 0.1 miles east of North Endicott Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 727 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. Robert Hixon Belvin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza Pitts Malone (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
