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

Garcia-Valadez House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

1. Garcia-Valadez House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1890 by Trinidad Garcia, ranch hand. Original four rooms had adobe walls 27 to 33 inches thick. Was a social center for many years. Since 1926, home of Thomas Valadez, a leading local merchant, and family. House now has eight rooms.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2103.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 30° 21.327′ N, 103° 39.68′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. It is at the intersection of West Avenue F and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Avenue F. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W Avenue F, Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 Comanchería,

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: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Our Lady of Peace (about 400 feet away); Ritchey Hotel (about 500 feet away); John R. Holland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holland Hotel Building (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Sul Ross "Art Colony" (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Enduring Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

2. Garcia-Valadez House Marker

Garcia-Valadez House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

3. Garcia-Valadez House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.