| Marker Number |
18012 |
| Atlas Number |
5507018012 |
| Marker Title |
J. H. and Abbie Barbee House |
| Index Entry |
Barbee, J. H. and Abbie, House |
| Address |
220 N Johnson Ave |
| City |
San Marcos |
| County |
Hays |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
Buildings |
| Marker Year |
2014 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
220 N Johnson at the corner of Belvin |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion & plaque without post |
| Marker Text |
J.H. AND ABBIE BARBEE HOUSE John Howard Barbee was born in Stringtown, a stretch of farms outside San Marcos, in 1854. Barbee was a businessman, rancher, builder, developer and was a founder in the Farmers Union Gin Co. His wife, Abbie, was an accomplished singer. In 1906, Barbee moved to San Marcos and built this house for his wife. It later passed through many families who had an impact on commerce and educational institutions in San Marcos. The house is of the 20th century classical revival style with Doric columns and a prominent pediment with dentil courses. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2014 |
