Liberty Hill in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John G. Matthews House
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 27, 2009
1. John G. Matthews House Marker
After coming to Texas with his parents in 1840, John G. Matthews (1824-1903) joined a Ranger company and fought in the Mexican War (1846-48). He married Nancy Leanorah Carothers (1838-93) and in 1872 built this hand-hewn native limestone house, which his family occupied until about 1885. Matthews’ son, Joseph Neely Matthews (1866-1944), a teacher and justice of the peace, later enlarged the Pioneer-style dwelling, now (1976) owned by his daughter, Myreta Matthews.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9296.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 30° 38.457′ N, 97° 52.839′ W. Marker is in Liberty Hill, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from County Road 263 near U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 County Road 263, Liberty Hill TX 78642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Hall Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Christ (approx. one mile away); Manuel Flores (approx. 1.4 miles away); Liberty Hill Methodist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Liberty Hill Masonic Hall
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Also see . . .
1. John Giles Matthews Pioneer Home. Williamson County Historical Commission (Submitted on March 24, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
2. Historical Marker Application. The Portal to Texas History (Submitted on March 24, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 27, 2009
2. John G. Matthews House and Marker
Marker can be seen mounted on the building to the right of the entrance door.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 27, 2009
3. Old Barn
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
