Yoakum in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Orth-Fitch House

Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026

1. Orth-Fitch House Marker

Inscription.
Will Orth, a railroad conductor and the owner of a local flour mill, built this home in 1910. Soon other prominent Yoakum families began erecting homes on Coke Street, which became known as "Silk Stocking Row." Designed by local architect W. A. Fink, Orth's home features characteristics of the Queen Anne and colonial revival styles. Farmer and merchant T. J. Fitch bought the home in 1917, and it remained in his family until 1973.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3879.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 29° 17.126′ N, 97° 8.411′ W. Marker is in Yoakum, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is on Coke Street 0.1 miles north of Minnie Gordon StReet1, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yoakum TX 77995, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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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 Methodist Church of Yoakum (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Katolika Jednota Zen Texaskych (K.J.Z.T.) / Catholic Women's Union of Texas (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Yoakum (approx. half a mile away); Ruins of Brushy Creek Church (approx. half a mile away); Asberry School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Municipal Power Plant (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yoakum.

Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026

2. Orth-Fitch House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.