Site of Creed Taylor Ranch Home

A two-story ranch house of native stone was built here in 1869-71 by Creed Taylor, veteran of Texas War for Independence. Considered the finest home west of San Antonio, it burned in 1926. Rebuilt by Dillard Stapp, it again burned down in 1956. Taylor (1819-1906) fought in the Battle of Gonzales in 1835, and later in the Battle of Concepcion and the Siege of Bexar. Joined the Texas Rangers in 1840 and fought in Plum Creek Battle. In 1841, he joined Rangers, serving under Capt. Jack Hays in Bandera Pass Indian fight, Battle of Salado, and the Mexican War of 1846. (1967)

Site of Creed Taylor Ranch Home is a historical marker in Segovia, Kimble County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3906, -99.4780 near Segovia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Taylor, Creed (historical marker), about 5.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Noxville Cemetery, Santa Fe, and Johnson Fork Colony.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267004765. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.