Details for Rothe-Rowe Ranch House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5325004359
Data
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 |