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A native of Alabama, Elijah Ray (1825 - 1902) first came to Texas in 1847. He purchased this property during the Civil War (1861-65) and built this home for his family. Like many early Texas dwellings, the structure has a central hallway and a two-story porch with decorative brackets. Elijah Ray's son George later acquired the homestead. A well-known stockman like his father, George Ray was also a noted oilman and banker. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Ray, Elijah, House is a historical marker in Charco, Goliad County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 34 historical markers documented in Goliad County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 86 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.6741, -97.6898 near Charco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Texana Ranch (cemetery), about 3.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stockton-Charco Cemetery, Montez Family, and Pettus Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5175001450. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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