Details for Rothe-Rowe Ranch House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5325004359

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Marker Number 4359
Atlas Number 5325004359
Marker Title Rothe-Rowe Ranch House
Index Entry Rothe-Rowe Ranch House
Address FM 1796
City D'Hanis
County Medina
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 472242
UTM Northing 3249190
Subject Codes ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1972
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location On private property off FM 1796
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text On land bordering Fort Lincoln (garrisoned by U.S. Army, 1849-53) and Woll Road (travel artery, 1840s-80s), owned after 1860 by Fritz Rothe and brothers. Louis Rothe (1843-1921) built this native stone house in 1882. Successive owners have had noted guests, including Gen. Jonathan Wainright, U.S.A. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

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