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Oldest in town founded 1900, on new Wharton-Palacios rail line. Mick, Missouri wheat grower and stock farmer, entered Texas on a "Rice Special," 1903. First home on land was a hurricane victim. Eldest son, A. C. Mick, laid out Iago, was architect this house. Used Cuban carpenters. Mansard roof. Cistern on porch. First electric plant in area. Bell rung only in emergencies. Often a shelter in hurricanes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
G. C. and Clara Mick Home, 1909 is a historical marker in Boling, Wharton County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Wharton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 128 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2765, -95.9610 near Boling. The nearest cataloged historic site is Boling (historical marker), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church (FM 2817 in Iago), Shiloh, and Preston.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5481002086. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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