| Marker Number |
12539 |
| Atlas Number |
5029012539 |
| Marker Title |
La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House) |
| Index Entry |
La Quinta de las Piedras |
| Address |
19801 Scenic Loop Rd. |
| City |
Helotes |
| County |
Bexar |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year |
1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & plate |
| Marker Text |
Home of Miguel Menchaca, descendant of prominent Canary Islanders who came to texas 1731. Stone villa built in 1850's. In its thick rock walls are "gun-slits" for observation, defense. Spring under house supplied water in times of siege. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965. |
