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Marker No: 2953

Texas Historic Landmark

Medallion & Plate 

Geographic: 29.233173, -97.962044

Location: ​7th Street, 3 blocks south of Main Street, Stockdale.

Marker Text: ​This home was constructed in 1898 for Robert and Rachel Emma (King) Smith. Rachel was the daughter of John R. King, an early Texas military and political leader. His descendants have owned the home since its construction, except for the years 1911-14, Wade Lorenz (1896-1930), a former Texas ranger who later lived here, was a Stockdale businessman and rancher. The home is a variation of the I-house plan and features decorative woodwork on the porches. (1984)