| Marker Number |
5672 |
| Atlas Number |
5309005672 |
| Marker Title |
W. H. Janes Home |
| Index Entry |
Janes, W. H., Home |
| Address |
|
| City |
Leroy |
| County |
McLennan |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
688264 |
| UTM Northing |
3514679 |
| Subject Codes |
county official; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
From Leroy 2 mi E on FM 2311, off road on southside (private property) |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
This board and batten house was constructed in 1885 by Kentucky native W.H. Janes (b. 1841) and his wife Sue (Webb) (d. 1929). A veteran of the Civil War, Janes worked as a rancher and businessman, and was elected to one term as county commissioner in 1898. He moved to Leroy (2 mi. W) in 1902 and later established a bank there with his son D. T. Janes. Built overlooking Tehuacana Creek, this home rests on a foundation of oak and cedar blocks. |
