Old Stanard Home
On land owned by John James, surveyor of Bandera and Castroville townsites, and by Confederate general John Bell Hood. Hostile Indians prevented construction until 1878, two years prior to founding of Medina. Owned by Standard family since 1889. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.
29.7949° N, 99.2421° W
Where to Find It
Hwy. 16, E city limits, Medina
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi NW Joe H. Newcomer Medina
- 4.4 mi E Hix Ranch House, 1870 Medina
- 6 mi N Historic Log Cribs Medina
- 7.9 mi E John A. & Mahala Jones Cemetery Bandera
- 8.6 mi SE Clark Family Cemetery Bandera
- 9.3 mi NE Bandera Pass Bandera vicinity