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This board and batten house was constructed in 1885 by Kentucky native W.H. Janes (b. 1841) and his wife Sue (Webb) (d. 1929). A veteran of the Civil War, Janes worked as a rancher and businessman, and was elected to one term as county commissioner in 1898. He moved to Leroy (2 mi. W) in 1902 and later established a bank there with his son D. T. Janes. Built overlooking Tehuacana Creek, this home rests on a foundation of oak and cedar blocks.
Janes, W.H., Home is a historical marker in Leroy, McLennan County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7538, -97.0124 near Leroy. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tours Community (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Martin's Cemetery, Saint Paul's Church of Gerald, and Saint Mary's Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309005672. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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