Castroville, TX, United States
F. Xavier Schmidt House. Built about 1870 by German artisan who constructed many houses in area. Cypress logs were floated down the Medina River, adzed lengthwise for attic timbers. Has 22-inch walls of limestone quarried nearby; hand-carved stone fireplace; outside kitchen, unique stairway landing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966. #1523
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 14532 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off