Joe A. Kelley Home
One of Utopia community's few pioneer homes still standing. Built in 1865 by Joe A. Kelley, member of pioneer family that came to Old Waresville in 1852. Kelley bought several thousand acres of land from Lusgarda Grandee; established ranch and constructed two-room house with two back shed rooms. Walls preserved with shiplap exterior, beaded ceilings inside. Old Sabinal-Comanche trail crosses ranch property. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.
29.5415° N, 99.5284° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off FM 187 on private property. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
- 2.5 mi SE In This Vicinity June 24, 1841, Captain John Coffee Hays Utopia
- 3.7 mi N Captain William Ware Utopia
- 3.7 mi N Waresville Cemetery Utopia
- 3.9 mi N Old Post Office Utopia
- 4.2 mi N William Ware Utopia
- 4.2 mi N Old Waresville Utopia