Near Hochheim in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stagecoach Inn
(.15 mile West)
Photographed By Richard Denney, November 2, 2012
1. Stagecoach Inn Marker
Built of hand-quarried native stone in 1856 by V. Hoch, a settler. Served as an inn on the Austin-Indianola Stage Road.While drivers changed four-horse teams, the passengers welcomed the chance to enjoy the inn's food and hospitality.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5092.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 29° 17.523′ N, 97° 17.624′ W. Marker is near Hochheim, Texas, in DeWitt County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 183 and Whitely Road (County Road 236), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hochheim TX 77967, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hochheim (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cuero I Archeological District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hochheim Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Concrete College (1865 - 1881) (approx. 3.7 miles away); St. Ann’s Cemetery
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Photographed By Richard Denney, November 2, 2012
2. Stagecoach Inn Marker
Photo of marker in context. Looking south.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 8, 2021
3. The Stagecoach Inn is on private property but can be seen from Whitley Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,493 times since then and 460 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on February 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
