Arsenal in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Malvina Nelson House
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
1. Malvina Nelson House Marker
Thomas L. Devine sold land to his sister-in-law Malvina Nelson in 1863. She built a "ten-room rock house" and lived there until 1883. New owners Francisco (Frank) and Rosana Ruiz built a new brick residence sometime around 1889. The home's limestone foundation indicates parts of the Nelson Home may have been salvaged in construction. D.J. and May Woodward added a 1904 porch and back wing, giving the two-story side gabled brick house a neoclassical style entry with Corinthian columns. Other additions occurred in the 1970s. Later owners undertook a number of renovations, including restoring the front porch to its 1904 appearance and repairing original window pulley systems.
Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23501.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 29° 24.975′ N, 98° 29.492′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Arsenal. It is at the intersection of King William Street and Turner Street, on the left when
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sartor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Altgelt-Isbell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); King William Neighborhood (about 400 feet away); The Oge House (about 400 feet away); Mary Virginia Burkholder (about 400 feet away); Gustav Blersch House (about 400 feet away); Alexander and Blanche Joske House (about 500 feet away); Anton Wulff House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
2. Malvina Nelson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
