​O. Henry House

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Marker No: 2453

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Marker Text: ​Typical of the homes of early German settlers, this two-room dwelling was built by John Kush about 1855. It originally stood on South Presa Street. It was occupied in 1895-96 by William Sidney Porter, who gained national renown as the short story writer O. Henry. Here he issued a weekly humorous newspaper. "The Rolling Stone". In 1960 the structure was moved to this location by the Kush family and the Lone Star Brewing Company. (1964)

Geographic: 29.400755,-98.490601

Location: ​601 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio