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.
29.3513° N, 98.8771° W
Where to Find It
Corner of Lisbon and Naples, Castroville.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SE The Joseph Meyer Homestead Castroville
- 0.2 mi NW Moye Castroville
- 0.3 mi N Dubuis House Castroville
- 0.3 mi N St. Louis Church Castroville
- 0.3 mi N First Church in Castroville Castroville
- 0.3 mi NE Landmark Inn Castroville