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The F. Cornelius House |
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TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
28° 57' 18.7956",
-96° 11' 12.311844"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Friedrich Caspar Cornelius (1850-1946) migrated from Germany to Texas in 1870, shortening name to F. Cornelius. From employers he learned ranching. By 1875 he owned cattle; bought land here in 1882; built house 1886-88 of lumber hauled from Indianola on an ox-drawn slide. Despite storms and floods, he held and added to his lands, giving portions to his children as they came of age. He was a charter member of the old trail drivers' association. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The F. Cornelius House Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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