Marker Text: This Victorian residence with its unusual central chimney was erected in 1886 for the growing family of Sam R. Kone, Jr. (1855-1941), a successful merchant, active mason, and member of the San Marcos city council, 1914-15. His wife Laura (Smith) (1859-1937) taught art at Coronal Institute before her marriage. Educator Florence Kone (1883-1971), one of six Kone children, lived here 80 years. Mr.and Mrs. Hebert A. Yarbrough, Jr., also owned, occupied, and preserved the home. (1977)