Kone-Yarbrough Home [Photo].

Author: San Marcos Hays County Collection.

Imprint:[San Marcos, Tex] : [San Marcos Public Library], 1983.

Physical Description1 photograph : b&w ; 5x7 in. photo.

Note:Image of Kone-Yarbrough Home exterior in 1983 donated by the Hays County Historical Commmission.

Note:This Victorian residence with its unusual central chimney was erected in 1886 for the growing family of Sam R. Kone, Jr. (1855-1941), a successful merchant, active Mason, and member of the San Marcos City Council, 1914-15. His wife Laura (Smith) (1859-1937) taught art at Coronal Institute before her marriage. Educator florence Kone (1883-1971), one of six Kone children, lived here 80 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert a. Yarbrough, Jr., also owned, occupied, and preserved the home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Electronic Resource:Electronic resource: http://www.hank.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/SMHC/PHOTOS/33390002939821B.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."

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