Details for Hix Ranch House, 1870

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5019002500

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Marker Number 2500
Atlas Number 5019002500
Marker Title Hix Ranch House, 1870
Index Entry Hix Ranch House
Address Peaceful Valley Dr.
City Medina
County Bandera
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 483674
UTM Northing 3294979
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Off Peaceful Valley Dr. on private property
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion and Plate
Marker Text Built for Fabian L. Hicks, a county official and Texas Ranger who styled it after his family home in North Carolina. Building is stone and cypress wood off ranch. Hardware came by ox wagon from San Antonio. This replaced log cabin family occupied in 1855. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

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