Details for La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House)
Historical Marker —
Atlas Number 5029012539
Data
Marker Number
12539
Atlas Number
5029012539
Marker Title
La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House)
Index Entry
La Quinta de las Piedras
Address
19801 Scenic Loop Rd.
City
Helotes
County
Bexar
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes
houses, residential buildings
Marker Year
1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & plate
Marker Text
Home of Miguel Menchaca, descendant of prominent Canary Islanders who came to texas 1731. Stone villa built in 1850's. In its thick rock walls are "gun-slits" for observation, defense. Spring under house supplied water in times of siege. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.