John and Virginia Linney House

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

1. John and Virginia Linney House Marker

Inscription. John Filmore Linney (1853-1924) and his wife Virginia (Lum) Linney (1854-1946), were both members of pioneer Texas families. His father, Col. John Linney had this house built for the couple in 1876, just two years after their marriage. John F. and Virginia Linney, who reared eight children in this house, continued to reside in it until their deaths. Relocated in 1948 from its original location in the southeast part of town to a lot on Oak Street, it was moved to this site in 1986. Now a part of the county museum, it serves as a reminder of early South Texas vernacular architecture.

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6484.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 28° 18.506′ N, 97° 16.533′ W. Marker was in Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County. It was on West Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of Refugio Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 102 W West Street, Refugio TX 78377, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker was in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Purple Heart Recipients (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel A. M. Hobby/Hobby's 8th Texas Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Refugio Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Mount Calvary Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Captain Amon B. King and His Men (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barefield School (approx. 0.6 miles away); King's Men Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); King's Men Buried Here (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Refugio.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

2. John and Virginia Linney House Marker

The building behind the marker is the Refugio Museum.

John and Virginia Linney House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

3. John and Virginia Linney House

Located behind Refugio Museum.

Photographed by Linda McCoy, March 10, 2026

4. John and Virginia Linney House Marker

The Historical marker is gone!

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Linda McCoy of Austin, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.