Marker Inscription
This Victorian residence with its unusual central chimney was erected in 1886 for the growing family of Sam R. Kone, Jr. (1855-1941), a successful merchant, active Mason, and member of the San Marcos City Council, 1914-15. His wife Laura (Smith) (1859-1937) taught art at Coronal Institute before her marriage. Educator florence Kone (1883-1971), one of six Kone children, lived here 80 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert a. Yarbrough, Jr., also owned, occupied, and preserved the home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
About this site
Kone-Yarbrough House is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1977. It is one of 124 historical markers documented in Hays County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8787, -97.9517 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Joseph W. Earnest Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include McGehee, John F., Wood, Ike, and Alexander Gates & Lillian Johnson Thomas House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010287. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
