Details for Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010316
Data
| Marker Number | 10316 |
| Atlas Number | 5209010316 |
| Marker Title | Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House |
| Index Entry | Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House |
| Address | 621 W. San Antonio St. |
| City | San Marcos |
| County | Hays |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 601672 |
| UTM Northing | 3305764 |
| Subject Codes | educational buildings; houses, residential buildings; sheriffs; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
| Marker Text | Built in 1868 by Peter C. Ragsdale (1810-1882), veteran of the army of the Republic of Texas. After his death, his wife, Elmira, operated a school for girls until the house sold in 1891 to William T. (Uncle Billy) Jackman (1851-1939), trail driver to Kansas (1870s-80s), sheriff of Hays County (1892-1912), postmaster of San Marcos (1913-1920), president of Trail Drivers Association (1931-1937). Restored 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. Yancy Yarbrough, local educators. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |