Author:
San Marcos Hays County Collection.
Imprint:[San Marcos, Tex] : [San Marcos Public Library], [undated].
Physical Description1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm. photo.
Note:From marker: "A farmer from Illinois, George H. Talmadge (1840-1911) served in the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1888 he moved to San Marcos with his wife Lydia (1851-1900) and their children, including an adopted daughter orphaned by the Chicago fire. Talmadge, who was also a carpenter, built this Victorian house of cypress wood in 1889. Active in church and community affairs, Talmadge family members occupied this home for 86 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978."
Note:Also known as the Talmage-Roberts Home. The home stayed in the Talmadge family, passing to a daughter, Georgia Roberts. In 1975 the home was sold to Randall and Kathy Morris.
Electronic Resource:Electronic resource:
http://www.hank.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/SMHC/PHOTOS/33390002887517B.jpg
CitationA high-definition version of this image is available for scholarly or personal use by request from the library. It should be cited as "Photo reproduced from the San Marcos-Hays County Collection at the San Marcos Public Library."