La Quinta de las Piedras (Miguel Menchaca House)
Home of Miguel Menchaca, descendant of prominent Canary Islanders who came to texas 1731. Stone villa built in 1850's. In its thick rock walls are "gun-slits" for observation, defense. Spring under house supplied water in times of siege. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.
29.6285° N, 98.6848° W
Nearby Markers
- 1 mi S Scenic Loop Playground Grey Forest
- 2.9 mi S Marnoch Homestead Helotes
- 3.5 mi S John T. Floore Country Store Helotes
- 3.5 mi S Helotes Helotes
- 3.5 mi S Gugger Homestead Helotes
- 3.7 mi N Scenic Loop - Boerne Stage - Toutant-Beauregard Historic Corridor Helotes