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

The Coopwood House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 15, 2026

1. The Coopwood House Marker

Inscription. A one-story residence stood on this lot when businessman James G. Blanks (1862-1927) purchased the property in 1896. He added another floor and completed this house in the Classical Revival style popular at the time. In 1908 Blanks sold the structure to Dr. Thomas Benton Coopwood (1860-1932), a noted Lockhart physician who served as Caldwell County health officer for over 30 years. Members of the Coopwood family occupied the home until 1970. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9764.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 29° 53.025′ N, 97° 40.575′ W. Marker is in Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is on West San Antonio Street (State Highway 142) west of Guadalupe Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 W San Antonio St, Lockhart TX 78644, 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

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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: Susanna Dickinson Hannig-Messenger of the Alamo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Eugene Clark Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Caldwell County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Caldwell County (approx. ¼ mile away); Caldwell County Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockhart.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, February 4, 2026

2. The Coopwood House Marker

The Coopwood House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, February 4, 2026

3. The Coopwood House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.