John R. Dobie House
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vhasler
N 29° 59.818 W 098° 05.626
14R E 587408 N 3318795
A simple frontier home was purchased by John R. and Martha Dobie in 1899.
Waymark Code: WMKAYQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2014
Views: 7
The historical marker is in the front lawn area. The house is primarily noteworthy due to its simple contruction meeting the needs of the late 19th century frontier.
Marker Number: 10257
Marker Text:
Constructed about 1892 for Charles and Susannah Cock, this house was purchased by John R. and Martha Dobie in 1899. A native of Scotland, Dobie (1849-1924) was a farmer, rancher, and Hays County commissioner in 1897-98. A fine example of vernacular house types, the John R. Dobie house features a central hall plan, board-and-batten construction, and classical detailing. It remained in the Dobie family until 1977.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
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