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

Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

1. Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1868 by Peter C. Ragsdale (1810-1882), veteran of the Army of the Republic of Texas. After his death, his wife, Elmira, operated a school for girls until the house sold in 1891 to William T. (Uncle Billy) Jackman (1851-1939), trail driver to Kansas (1870s-80s), Sheriff of Hays County (1892-1912), Postmaster of San Marcos (1913-1920), President of Trail Drivers Association (1931-1937). Restored 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. Yancy Yarbrough, local educators.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10316.)

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

Location. 29° 52.752′ N, 97° 56.79′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. It is at the intersection of West San Antonio Street and Jackman Street, on the left when traveling west on West San Antonio Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 W San Antonio Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

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: Heard-Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rylander-Kyle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dunbar School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucious Jackson Basketball Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sanders-Grosgebauer House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eliza Pitts Malone (approx. 0.2 miles away); National Register District of Belvin Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

2. Ragsdale-Jackman-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 288 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.