Near Round Top in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Winedale Stagecoach Inn

Photographed By Gregory Walker, June 4, 2015

1. Winedale Stagecoach Inn Marker

Inscription. Built by William S. Townsend about 1834. Of cedar timbers — one large room, fireplace and loft for sleeping quarters.

Purchased in 1848 by Samuel K. Lewis; enlarged to present form.

Became known as "Sam Lewis' Stopping Place" for many years. Restored by Miss Ima Hogg, 1964.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5863.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 30° 5.191′ N, 96° 38.477′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Farm to Market Road 2714, half a mile south of Muske-Ullrich Road (County Route 1), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Round Top TX 78954, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nassau Plantation (approx. 1.3 miles away); Round Top Academy (approx. 2.2 miles away); Connersville Primitive Baptist Church African American Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Samuel Knight Lewis (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Log Cabin

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 3.4 miles away); Pumper Wagon (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Connersville Museum (approx. 3.4 miles away); Noak Farmhouse (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.

Also see . . .
1. Windale, Texas article in Handbook of Texas. Discusses "Sam Lewis' Stopping Place." (Submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas.)

2. Winedale Historical Center in Handbook of Texas. Describes historical area where the Stagecoach Inn is located. (Submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas.)

Winedale Stagecoach Inn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gregory Walker, June 4, 2015

2. Winedale Stagecoach Inn and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.