Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kovner-Bobys Homestead

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010

1. Kovner-Bobys Homestead Marker

Inscription. On original Spanish land grant of 1831, "Rincon de Oso". Built 1851. Lumber of native wood, sawed by hand. Square nails. 3 gables, 2 chimneys.

Commandeered as hospital during the Civil War and in a yellow fever epidemic.

Scene of many gala affairs.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Erected 1965. (Marker Number 6325.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 27° 48.373′ N, 97° 23.726′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. Marker is on North Chaparral Street when traveling north. In Heritage Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1521 N Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merriman House (a few steps from this marker); Grande-Grossman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jalufka-Galatos House (within shouting distance of this marker); French-Galvan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Gugenheim House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidbury House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); McCampbell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Irishtown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corpus Christi.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010

2. Kovner-Bobys Homestead Marker

Kovner-Bobys Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010

3. Kovner-Bobys Homestead

Aka Merriman-Bobys House.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 911 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.