Details for John G. Matthews House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5491009296
Data
| Marker Number | 9296 |
| Atlas Number | 5491009296 |
| Marker Title | John G. Matthews House |
| Index Entry | Matthews, John G., House |
| Address | CR 263 |
| City | Liberty Hill |
| County | Williamson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 607260 |
| UTM Northing | 3390350 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Private property near CR 263 |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | After coming to Texas with his parents in 1840, John G. Matthews (1824-1903) joined a Ranger company and fought in the Mexican War (1846-48). He married Nancy Leanorah Carothers (1838-93) and in 1872 built this hand-hewn native limestone house, which his family occupied until about 1885. Matthews' son, Joseph Neely Matthews (1866-1944), a teacher and justice of the peace, later enlarged the pioneer-style dwelling, now (1976) owned by his daughter, Myreta Matthews. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976 |