​Joseph W. Earnest Home

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Marker Text: ​A native of Tennessee, Joseph W. Earnest (1844-1920) migrated to Hays County with his parents in 1854. He was a veteran of the Texas Rangers and a Confederate Army. A merchant and cattleman, Earnest married Cevilla Cock (1850-1931) in 1870. He hired local builder Charles Sinz (1846-1903) to construct this Victorian residence in 1892. The Earnests' niece Mary Cock (1890-1976) grew up in this house. Later she and her husband Irvin Rylander (1882-1968) became the owners. (1979) 

Marker No: 10263

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 29.878895,-97.952255

Location: 833 Belvin Street, San Marcos