Kovner-Bobys Homestead
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 27° 48.371 W 097° 23.717
14R E 658072 N 3076765
I believe this marker refers to the land, not the house currently sitting beside it. The house doesn't seem to have 'three gables.'
Waymark Code: WM1GJ6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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Marker Number: 6325

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On original Spanish land grant of 1831, "Rincon de Oso". Built 1851. Lumber of native wood, sawed by hand, square nails. 3 gables, 2 chimneys. Commandeered as hospital during the Civil War and in a yellow fever epidemic. Scene of many gala affairs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 (The supplemental plate isn't there: Supplemental Plate: Also known as Merriman-Bobys House. Property owned by Ernest E. and Beatrice Kovner Bobys, 1936-1981.)
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