O. Henry House
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BruceS
N 29° 25.462 W 098° 29.842
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Historical marker for the former home of noted short story writer O. Henry located in San Antonio.
Waymark Code: WM39CG
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/29/2008
Views: 29
Index Entry: O. Henry House
County: Bexar
UTM Northing: 3252495
Subject Codes: BH; GN; WR;
Year Marker Erected: 1964
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: Lone Star Brewery Grounds, 600 Lone Star Blvd., San Antonio
Marker Size: Medallion and Plate
Marker Number: 2453
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.
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