Lockhart in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Karbach-Flowers Home

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, February 4, 2026

1. Karbach-Flowers Home Marker

Inscription. Local cotton buyer Julius W. Karbach (1869-1943) had this two-story residence constructed in 1911. Built by Louis Neeb, it features characteristics of the Victorian and Classical Revival styles. In 1924 the house was purchased by Martin Owen Flowers (1874-1944) a former Lockhart city attorney. Later elected Caldwell County judge he also served one term as Secretary of State (1939-41) during the administration of Governor W. Lee O'Daniel. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Incise in base: Restored by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hanna, 1978

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9779.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 29° 52.765′ N, 97° 40.389′ W. Marker is in Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of Hackberry Street and S Blanco Street, on the right when traveling west on Hackberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Hackberry Street, Lockhart TX 78644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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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: Cardwell Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. D. Port Smythe (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Eugene Clark Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Plum Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Andrew Lee Brock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Caldwell County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Caldwell County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockhart.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, February 4, 2026

2. Karbach-Flowers Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.