Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

W.B. Teagarden House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

1. W.B. Teagarden House Marker

Inscription. This residence was built in 1903 for the William Joske family. The most prominent subsequent owner was William Baker Teagarden (1854-1933). He was an attorney, judge and representative of the Southern Pacific Railroad for many years. The two-story Queen Anne style house features a brick over frame exterior, pyramidal roof with gables and dormers, and an L-shaped floor plan with a projecting front entrance bay and wraparound porches on both stories. By the early 21st century, this was one of a handful of historic homes remaining in a once-cohesive neighborhood.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2008

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14565.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 29° 25.151′ N, 98° 29.634′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Dwyer Avenue and Old Guilbeau Street, on the right when traveling north on Dwyer Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Dwyer Ave, San Antonio TX 78204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Television History was Made Here / Aquí Se Hizo Historia en la Televisión (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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The Oge House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nueva Street Dam and Marina (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of United States San Antonio Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Francisco Madero in Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gustav Blersch House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anton Wulff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Guenther's Upper Mill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding W.B. Teagarden House. Short biography of William B. Teagarden (Texas Archival Resources Online):

William B. Teagarden (1854-1933) was a railroad lawyer. Born in Rusk, Texas, he was the fourth child of Oswin (1812-circa 1887) and Hettie (Baker) Teagarden. He began working in law offices at the age of 14, and eventually gained admittance to the bar and began a general practice. In 1875, Teagarden started specializing in railroad law. He represented numerous railroad agencies, including the International and Great Northern Railroad. In 1905, he moved to San Antonio, where he practiced until his death. As a former member of the old
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

2. W.B. Teagarden House Marker
Third Congressional District and friend of Gov. James Hogg, Teagarden had an avid involvement in the Democratic Party and was a researcher into Texas political history.

William Teagarden and Frances Walton (1859-1924) married on October 15, 1879. They had four children: Hellen, the wife of Elliott S. Sanders; Bruce Walton, a 1907 UT Law School graduate who practiced with his father; Lucile; and Mai Dai, the wife of James T. George.

Also see . . . W.B. Teagarden House (PDF). Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the W.B. Teagarden House. The materials include the marker inscription, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs. (The Portal to Texas History) (Submitted on October 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.