G.C. and Clara Mick Home
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Marker No: 2086
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Marker Text: Oldest in town founded 1900, on new Wharton-Palacios rail line. Mick, Missouri wheat grower and stock farmer, entered Texas on a "Rice Special," 1903. First home on land was a hurricane victim. Eldest son, A. C. Mick, laid out Iago, was architect this house. Used Cuban carpenters. Mansard roof. Cistern on porch. First electric plant in area. Bell rung only in emergencies. Often a shelter in hurricanes. (1965)
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 29.274851, -95.960968
Location: Iago community, off FM 1301
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