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

J. H. and Abbie Barbee House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

1. J. H. and Abbie Barbee House Marker

Inscription. John Howard Barbee was born in Stringtown, a stretch of farms outside San Marcos, in 1854. Barbee was a businessman, rancher, builder, developer and was a founder in the Farmers Union Gin Co. His wife, Abbie, was an accomplished singer. In 1906, Barbee moved to San Marcos and built this house for his wife. It later passed through many families who had an impact on commerce and educational institutions in San Marcos. The house is of the 20th century classical revival style with Doric columns and a prominent pediment with dentil courses.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18012.)

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

Location. 29° 52.638′ N, 97° 57.182′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is in Heritage. It is at the intersection of North Johnson Avenue and Belvin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Johnson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 N Johnson Ave, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of

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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: Belvin Street Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Lloyd Gideon Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta Hofheinz House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kone-Yarbrough House (about 700 feet away); John F. McGehee Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph W. Earnest Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Lafayette and Eliza Pitts Malone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Gates & Lillian Johnson Thomas House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

J. H. and Abbie Barbee House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023

2. J. H. and Abbie Barbee 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 350 times since then and 27 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.