The Roper Hotel
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N 30° 34.279 W 098° 16.550
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This medallion and plate marker is mounted on the front wall of the building, which faces 3rd St. in Marble Falls.
Waymark Code: WMP583
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2015
Views: 3
Marker erected by the Texas Historical Commission.
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Roper Hotel
Address: 707 Third St.
City: Marble Falls
County: Burnet
Subject Codes: inns, hotels, motels
Year Marker Erected: 1981
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: 707 Third St.
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
Marker Number: 9745
Marker Text:
George C. and Elizabeth Roper constructed this double-galleried hotel building about 1888. In the growing town of Marble falls, The Roper Hotel became a popular stop for visiting businessmen and dignitaries. It was purchased by W. F. Smith in 1926 and later operated as The Central Hotel and The Francis House. His son R. O. Smith, who became manager in the 1930s, later served as mayor of Marble falls. The hotel remained in the Smith family until 1963.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
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