​John G. Matthews House

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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. (1976) 

Marker No: 9296

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30° 38.457′ N, 97° 52.839′ W

Location: 650 County Road 263, Liberty Hill