Historical MarkerRagsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House
San Marcos · Hays County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5209010316
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Marker Inscription
Built in 1868 by Peter C. Ragsdale (1810-1882), veteran of the army of the Republic of Texas. After his death, his wife, Elmira, operated a school for girls until the house sold in 1891 to William T. (Uncle Billy) Jackman (1851-1939), trail driver to Kansas (1870s-80s), sheriff of Hays County (1892-1912), postmaster of San Marcos (1913-1920), president of Trail Drivers Association (1931-1937). Restored 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. Yancy Yarbrough, local educators. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
About this site
Ragsdale-Jackman-Yarbrough House is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1972. 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 29.8792, -97.9465 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Heard-Baker House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rylander-Kyle House, Dunbar School, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Fort Street Presbyterian Church).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010316. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
