county official; houses, residential buildings; vernacular (Architectural term)
Marker Year
1990
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
approx. 150 yds. north of town square on Old Kyle Rd.
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & Plate
Marker Text
Constructed about 1892 for Charles and Susannah Cock, this house was purchased by John R. and Martha Dobie in 1899. A native of Scotland, Dobie (1849-1924) was a farmer, rancher, and Hays County commissioner in 1897-98. A fine example of vernacular house types, the John R. Dobie house features a central hall plan, board-and-batten construction, and classical detailing. It remained in the Dobie family until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
