Details for Robert Hixon Belvin Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010236
Data
| Marker Number | 10236 |
| Atlas Number | 5209010236 |
| Marker Title | Robert Hixon Belvin Home |
| Index Entry | Belvin, Robert Hixon |
| Address | 730 Belvin St. |
| City | San Marcos |
| County | Hays |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 601460 |
| UTM Northing | 3305967 |
| Subject Codes | educational topics; educational buildings; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | A portion of this structure was built about 1859 as one of the first schools in San Marcos. the Rev. Robert H. Belvin, president (1870-75) of Coronal Institute, a Methodist school, converted it into a home for his family in 1875. the Rev. J. W. Vest, 1890-1901 owner, enlarged the house. Bought in 1903 by Prof. J. s. brown, of the first faculty of Southwest Texas State University. The house was restored in 1974 by Larry and Diana Murphree. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974 |