Twelve Oaks, 1867-69.
N 30° 56.731 W 097° 31.934
14R E 640209 N 3424487
The elegant Twelve Oaks mansion in Salado, lovingly restored in honor of a war hero
Waymark Code: WMVVHJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2017
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This graceful mansion is located on the east side of Salado Creek near the former Alexander Distillery. It is located on Center Circle Drive.
Marker Number: 5577
Marker Text:
Greek Revival mansion built of stone from adjacent land, for B.D. McKie, Texas doctor who fought and was wounded in Mexican and Civil Wars.
Restoration by parents of Lt. Henry Clay de Grummond, Jr., World War II combat hero, is dedicated to his memory.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
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