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

John and Virginia Linney House

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

1. John and Virginia Linney House Marker

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart Recipients (about 500 feet

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

2. John and Virginia Linney House Marker

The building behind the marker is the Refugio Museum.

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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.

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Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010

3. John and Virginia Linney House

Located behind Refugio Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.