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Spettel Riverside House |
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Lakehills,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 35' 46.8996",
-98° 57' 56.5992"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
John B. Spettel, Jr. (1853-1909), through partnerships with Jacob Koenig, his brother Joseph Spettel and his brother-in-law Louis Schorp, became a successful area cattleman. By 1881 he and his bride Theresa Leibold (1854-1941) were living in this home a mile south of Mitchell's Crossing on the Medina River, now under the waters of Medina Lake. Featuring elaborate ornamentation, the Spettel Riverside House became a popular stop for travelers on the road between Castroville and Bandera. Following completion of the Medina Dam in 1912, it was moved to this site. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Spettel Riverside House Historical Marker Location Map, Lakehills, Texas
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