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

John Matthew Cape House

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2023

1. John Matthew Cape House Marker

Inscription. This late Victorian style home was built in 1902 for the family of John Matthew Cape (1861-1933). Cape owned several cotton gins along the San Marcos River and was instrumental in the organization of San Marcos Utilities and the State Bank & Trust Co. He and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bales (1870-1941), had 7 children. Outstanding features of the Cape House include its decorative woodwork and the wraparound porch on each story. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10249.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 29° 52.975′ N, 97° 56.676′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of West Hopkins Street and North Comanche Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hopkins Street. The marker is located on the front porch of the Alpha Delta Pi college building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 W Hopkins Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States 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: First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Goforth-Harris House (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Site of Coronal Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); 100 West Hopkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Founding of the First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Newton Gang (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

The front porch of the John Matthew Cape House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2023

2. The front porch of the John Matthew Cape House and Marker

The John Matthew Cape House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2023

3. The John Matthew Cape House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.