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Joe A. Kelley Home

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FM 187, Utopia, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 32' 29.45047999992", -99° 31' 12.96279000012"
 
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     One of Utopia Community's few pioneer homes still standing. Built in 1865 by Joe A. Kelley, member of pioneer family that came to Old Waresville in 1852. Kelley bought several thousand acres of land from Lusgarda Grandee; established ranch and constructed two-room house with two back shed rooms. Walls preserved with shiplap exterior, beaded ceilings inside. Old Sabinal-Comanche trail crosses ranch property. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Joe A. Kelley Home Historical Marker Location Map, Utopia, Texas