| Marker Number |
10263 |
| Atlas Number |
5209010263 |
| Marker Title |
Joseph W. Earnest Home |
| Index Entry |
Earnest, Joseph W., Home |
| Address |
833 Belvin St. |
| City |
San Marcos |
| County |
Hays |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
601268 |
| UTM Northing |
3305827 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural style); builders |
| Marker Year |
1979 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
SE corner Belvin and Travis streets |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text |
A native of Tennessee, Joseph W. Earnest (1844-1920) migrated to Hays County with his parents in 1854. He was a veteran of the Texas Rangers and Confederate army. A merchant and cattleman, Earnest married Cevilia Cock (1850-1931) in 1870. He hired local builder Charles Sinz (1846-1903) to construct this Victorian residence in 1892. The Earnests' niece Mary Cock (1890-1976) grew up in this house. Later she and her husband Irvin Rylander (1882-1968) became the owners. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979 |
